#E88955 Hex Color
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Reach for #e88955 when a project needs orange with less shout. This mellow, mid-light shade carries soft red undertones and reads warm and friendly, so it fits food packaging, autumn campaigns, and youth brands. The hex code works best as a dominant base or bold accent, and it looks richer beside deep teal than next to plain white. Black text passes AA on it with about 8.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #e88955
What is #e88955 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e88955 is rgb(232, 137, 85), in HSL hsl(21, 76%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 63%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e88955?
Deep teal and navy give #e88955 strong, confident contrast, while olive and warm brown keep it earthy. Cream works better than pure white as a background partner, since white can wash this shade out.
Is #e88955 readable on white or black?
#e88955 has a 2.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.14:1 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.