#E7A06E Hex Color

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#e7a06e is a mellow, unsaturated orange with dusty peach undertones. Because it balances softness with a sunny disposition, it works well as a background for lighthearted, optimistic designs. While it lacks high intensity, it provides enough contrast for black text to remain legible. Pair this hex code with deep forest greens or slate grays to ground the warmth and keep your interface from feeling too washed out.

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What is #e7a06e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #e7a06e is rgb(231, 160, 110), in HSL hsl(25, 72%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 52%, 9%.

What colors pair well with #e7a06e in a UI?

Because #e7a06e is quite light and soft, it pairs effectively with deep, grounding neutrals like charcoal or dark slate to prevent your interface from feeling washed out. For a more organic, earthy contrast, try pairing it with muted forest green accents.

Is #e7a06e readable on white or black?

#e7a06e has a 2.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.65:1 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.

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