#E7CBA4 Hex Color

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#e7cba4 is a pale, heavily muted orange with warm beige undertones and a soft, bleached finish. Its lightness brings softness and airiness to spring themes, interiors, packaging, and baby products. Use it as a dominant background with dark brown or black text. Black text reaches about 13.5:1 contrast. The hex code for this delicate neutral is #e7cba4.

Questions about #e7cba4

What is #e7cba4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e7cba4 is rgb(231, 203, 164), in HSL hsl(35, 58%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 29%, 9%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e7cba4?
#e7cba4 pairs well with deep brown, charcoal, cream, muted terracotta, and dusty sage, creating a warm, natural palette without overwhelming its pale base. Use darker accents for headings, borders, and buttons, while sage or terracotta can add gentle color variation.
Is #e7cba4 readable on white or black?
#e7cba4 has a 1.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.47:1 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.