#E69E70 Hex Color
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This unsaturated, warm orange feels approachable rather than neon. With a contrast ratio of 9.5:1 against black, the hex code #e69e70 is highly readable for body text on UI backgrounds. It avoids the intensity of brighter oranges, making it a stable base color for layouts. Pair it with deep charcoals or other shades of pink to create a soft, modern interface design.
Questions about #e69e70
What is #e69e70 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e69e70 is rgb(230, 158, 112), in HSL hsl(23, 70%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 51%, 10%.
How can #e69e70 be used effectively in interface design?
#e69e70 functions beautifully as a stable base color for UI backgrounds because it avoids the intensity of neon oranges. It offers strong contrast against black, making it highly readable for body text or active buttons in soft, modern design systems.
Which color combinations work well with #e69e70?
Is #e69e70 readable on white or black?
#e69e70 has a 2.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.48:1 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.