#E7B88C Hex Color
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Soft and muted, #e7b88c is a warm pastel orange with dusty beige undertones and low saturation. Its mellow lightness suggests gentleness and optimism, making it suitable for spring branding, baby products, food packaging, and autumn themes. Use the hex code as a supporting tone with deep teal, while black text remains highly readable on accessible backgrounds.
Questions about #e7b88c
What is #e7b88c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e7b88c is rgb(231, 184, 140), in HSL hsl(29, 65%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 39%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e7b88c?
Deep teal gives #e7b88c a clear cool counterpoint, while navy or charcoal can ground its soft orange warmth; cream and pale neutrals create a quieter palette for packaging, interiors, or gentle branding.
Does #e7b88c feel warm or cool?
#e7b88c reads as a warm, gentle shade because its orange base is softened by dusty beige undertones and low saturation, creating a mellow impression that feels optimistic, comforting, and approachable. It suits spring concepts, baby products, and food packaging.
Is #e7b88c readable on white or black?
#e7b88c has a 1.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.63:1 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.