#E5B075 Hex Color
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#e5b075 is a warm, unsaturated peach tone that feels gentle and approachable. This hex code works best as a soft background or large header because it maintains a mellow presence. It offers excellent readability with black text, allowing for crisp, legible UI design. Avoid using it alongside stark white as it can appear washed out, but it pairs effectively with deep charcoals.
Questions about #e5b075
What is #e5b075 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5b075 is rgb(229, 176, 117), in HSL hsl(32, 68%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 49%, 10%.
How should I use #e5b075 in my design?
Use #e5b075 as a soft background or large header where its mellow, approachable presence can stand out without overpowering content. It offers excellent readability when paired with dark text like charcoal, though it may appear washed out against pure white backgrounds.
Why does #e5b075 look best with dark text?
The unsaturated, light-orange nature of #e5b075 lacks the intense pigment needed to maintain high contrast against white or light gray surfaces. Pairing it with charcoal or deep, dark tones creates a balanced, crisp interface that keeps the text legible and professional.
Is #e5b075 readable on white or black?
#e5b075 has a 1.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.79:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.