#E6AC8E Hex Color
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Soft, dusty orange with a clay-like warmth and gray undertones. #e6ac8e works well as a calm background or dominant base, though it can wash out beside plain white. Pair it with deep teal for contrast. Black text stays readable on this hex code, clearing WCAG AA at about 10.7:1.
Questions about #e6ac8e
What is #e6ac8e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e6ac8e is rgb(230, 172, 142), in HSL hsl(20, 64%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 38%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e6ac8e?
Deep teal, navy, and forest green give #e6ac8e contrast while preserving its warmth. For a softer palette, try muted sage or cream.
Is #e6ac8e readable on white or black?
#e6ac8e has a 1.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.65:1 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.