#E6A55C Hex Color
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Warm and softly muted, #e6a55c is a medium-light orange with golden yellow undertones. Its mellow saturation gives spring, autumn, food, and youth-focused designs a friendly, optimistic feel without looking loud. Use this hex code as a supporting color beside navy or deep teal, especially in branding and large type. Black text reads clearly on it.
Questions about #e6a55c
What is #e6a55c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e6a55c is rgb(230, 165, 92), in HSL hsl(32, 73%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 60%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e6a55c?
Pair #e6a55c with navy or deep teal for strong, cool contrast, or use muted cream and warm brown for a softer palette that keeps its golden orange character friendly and grounded.
Is #e6a55c readable on white or black?
#e6a55c has a 2.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.90:1 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.