#E5B885 Hex Color
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Not a bright tangerine, #e5b885 is a muted pastel orange with sandy, golden undertones. Its low saturation keeps things mellow, so it works best as a dominant background rather than a sharp accent. Black text on the hex code #e5b885 reaches strong contrast, and the shade flatters deep teal in spring and packaging palettes.
Questions about #e5b885
What is #e5b885 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5b885 is rgb(229, 184, 133), in HSL hsl(32, 65%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 42%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e5b885?
Deep teal makes #e5b885 read warmer and more intentional than beige or tan neighbors would. Charcoal and navy also hold up well for text and accents when you need extra contrast.
Is #e5b885 readable on white or black?
#e5b885 has a 1.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.52:1 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.