#E7C9A1 Hex Color
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Soft and lightly muted, #e7c9a1 is a pale orange tone with creamy beige undertones. Its low saturation creates a gentle, airy mood suited to spring palettes, interiors, cosmetics, and baby products. Use it as a dominant background with darker brown or navy accents; black text remains highly legible, with about 13.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #e7c9a1.
Questions about #e7c9a1
What is #e7c9a1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e7c9a1 is rgb(231, 201, 161), in HSL hsl(34, 59%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 30%, 9%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e7c9a1?
The warm beige-orange of #e7c9a1 pairs well with navy, dark brown, cream, and muted green, creating contrast without losing its soft character in interiors, packaging, and branding with a calm, polished feel.
Does #e7c9a1 read as warm or cool?
#e7c9a1 reads as a warm, softly muted color because its pale orange base is tempered by creamy beige undertones, giving it a sunlit, approachable feel rather than the crisp effect associated with blue- or gray-based neutrals.
Is #e7c9a1 readable on white or black?
#e7c9a1 has a 1.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.26:1 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.