#E5C8A6 Hex Color
Dusty pale orange with beige warmth
#e5c8a6 is a dusty, pale orange with distinct beige undertones. Because this hex code is highly unsaturated, it serves best as a soft, neutral background. Avoid pairing it with stark white, which makes it look washed out. Instead, use dark charcoal for text or borders to maintain contrast. Black typography remains highly readable on this shade for accessible user interface designs.
Questions about #e5c8a6
What is #e5c8a6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5c8a6 is rgb(229, 200, 166), in HSL hsl(32, 55%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 28%, 10%.
Is #e5c8a6 readable on white or black?
#e5c8a6 has a 1.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.14:1 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.