#E5C598 Hex Color
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Reach for #e5c598 when a layout needs a soft sandy base that still feels warm. This pale orange-beige is heavily muted, so it soothes a design without going sterile. It works best as a dominant background in cosmetics, spa, or packaging work, and it reads richer beside deep brown or navy than next to white. Black text passes contrast checks comfortably on this hex code.
Questions about #e5c598
What is #e5c598 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5c598 is rgb(229, 197, 152), in HSL hsl(35, 60%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 34%, 10%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e5c598?
#e5c598 pairs best with deep, saturated colors like charcoal, navy, or forest green, which keep its softness from washing out. Next to plain white it can look faded, so anchor it with a darker neutral.
Is #e5c598 readable on white or black?
#e5c598 has a 1.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.77:1 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.