#E6894C Hex Color
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Warm but slightly muted, #e6894c is a mellow orange with earthy red undertones and enough lightness to feel welcoming without looking loud. Its optimistic, creative character suits food packaging, youth campaigns, autumn graphics, and safety signage. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal, with black text for accessible body copy. The hex code is #e6894c.
Questions about #e6894c
What is #e6894c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e6894c is rgb(230, 137, 76), in HSL hsl(24, 75%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 67%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e6894c?
Does #e6894c read as warm or cool?
#e6894c reads as a warm color because its orange base carries noticeable red and earthy brown undertones. Its moderate lightness softens that heat, giving it a mellow, approachable feel instead of the sharp intensity associated with bright orange.
Is #e6894c readable on white or black?
#e6894c has a 2.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.04:1 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.