#E6BBA2 Hex Color
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This dusty pastel orange feels gentle and approachable. Because #e6bba2 is highly unsaturated, it works well as a grounding background color that avoids the harshness of brighter tones. It pairs surprisingly well with deep forest greens or charcoals. Use this hex code for branding that needs a youthful or optimistic feel. Black text maintains excellent contrast over this shade, making it a reliable choice for readable body copy.
Questions about #e6bba2
What is #e6bba2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e6bba2 is rgb(230, 187, 162), in HSL hsl(22, 58%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 30%, 10%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #e6bba2 in design?
#e6bba2 pairs exceptionally well with deep tones to create a balanced, modern contrast. Specifically, using charcoal for text provides excellent readability, while deep forest green accents emphasize the natural, earthy warmth of this pastel orange.
Is #e6bba2 readable on white or black?
#e6bba2 has a 1.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.99:1 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.