#E8894A Hex Color
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#e8894a is a warm, mellow orange with moderate saturation and a light, earthy finish. It brings optimism and creative energy to food, beverage, youth, and autumn branding. Use it as a supporting color with deep navy or charcoal rather than a full-page background. The hex code #e8894a supports black text at about 8.1:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA requirements.
Questions about #e8894a
What is #e8894a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e8894a is rgb(232, 137, 74), in HSL hsl(24, 77%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 68%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e8894a?
Is #e8894a a warm or cool color?
#e8894a reads as a warm orange because its orange hue and lightly earthy saturation create a mellow, sunlit impression rather than a sharp neon effect. It can suggest optimism, creativity, seasonal warmth, and approachable energy in visual branding.
Does black text work well on #e8894a?
Use black text on #e8894a for strong readability: its approximate 8.1:1 contrast ratio meets WCAG AA for normal text, while white text is much weaker and should be checked before use.
Is #e8894a readable on white or black?
#e8894a has a 2.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.10:1 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.