#E8955E Hex Color
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#e8955e is a muted, desaturated orange that leans into soft terra-cotta tones. Its approachable, friendly quality makes it an excellent choice for branding or background textures in playful, youth-oriented designs. Because black text maintains high contrast against this shade, it is highly readable for UI elements. Pair this hex code with deep forest greens to create a balanced, modern palette.
Questions about #e8955e
What is #e8955e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e8955e is rgb(232, 149, 94), in HSL hsl(24, 75%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 59%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e8955e?
Deep forest green creates a sophisticated, balanced contrast that anchors this muted orange. For a modern look, try pairing it with charcoal or warm greige, which allow the terracotta warmth to stand out without overwhelming your interface design.
Is #e8955e a safe choice for UI text?
This shade functions best as a background color for UI elements like buttons or cards when paired with dark text. Avoid using #e8955e for small, fine-print body text, as its desaturated nature may reduce legibility against light backgrounds if the contrast ratio is not carefully managed.
Is #e8955e readable on white or black?
#e8955e has a 2.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.89:1 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.