#E78B5D Hex Color
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This mellow pastel orange has a friendly, approachable quality that works well for branding aimed at youth or seasonal spring designs. Because it sits at a mid-range saturation, it balances energy with softness. The hex code is #e78b5d. Pair it with dark charcoal text for high readability. If you need other shades of orange that lean more muted, this color serves as an ideal accent for adventurous or creative palettes.
Questions about #e78b5d
What is #e78b5d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e78b5d is rgb(231, 139, 93), in HSL hsl(20, 74%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 60%, 9%.
What color combinations work best with #e78b5d?
Is #e78b5d readable on white or black?
#e78b5d has a 2.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.24:1 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.