#E7B389 Hex Color
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#e7b389 is a mellow, desaturated orange that leans toward a sandy pastel. Its warmth makes it an approachable, optimistic choice for branding and spring-themed layouts. This color pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal or slate blue tones, which ground its inherent lightness. Because it offers strong contrast, you can use black text over this hex code for excellent readability in body copy.
Questions about #e7b389
What is #e7b389 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e7b389 is rgb(231, 179, 137), in HSL hsl(27, 66%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 41%, 9%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair best with #e7b389 for a balanced design?
#e7b389 works best when anchored by deep, neutral tones that provide visual weight to its lightness. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal or dark slate blue, which creates a sophisticated, grounded contrast that keeps the overall palette from feeling too washed out.
Is #e7b389 readable on white or black?
#e7b389 has a 1.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.20:1 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.