#E6B257 Hex Color
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#e6b257 is a soft, golden orange with muted saturation and a light, glowing finish. Its yellow undertones suggest warmth, optimism, and youthful energy, making it effective for autumn branding, food packaging, and children’s products. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or deep plum. Black text stays highly readable, and the hex code is #e6b257.
Questions about #e6b257
What is #e6b257 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e6b257 is rgb(230, 178, 87), in HSL hsl(38, 74%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 62%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e6b257?
#e6b257 pairs especially well with navy or deep plum, which ground its warm golden-orange character; muted cream and soft brown create a gentler autumn palette without competing with its yellow undertones.
Is #e6b257 readable on white or black?
#e6b257 has a 1.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.87:1 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.