#E8A35A Hex Color
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#e8a35a is a warm, softly saturated orange with golden undertones and a mellow, sunlit finish. Its moderate lightness gives designs an upbeat, youthful feel without the sharpness of brighter orange. Use it as a supporting tone for spring, food, or youth branding, pairing it with navy or charcoal. The hex code #e8a35a supports black body text at about 9.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #e8a35a
What is #e8a35a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e8a35a is rgb(232, 163, 90), in HSL hsl(31, 76%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 61%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e8a35a?
#e8a35a pairs well with navy, charcoal, muted teal, and warm cream, which balance its golden warmth without making the palette feel overly sweet. Use navy for structure and charcoal when the design needs a softer contrast.
Where does #e8a35a work best in a palette?
#e8a35a works best as a supporting tone or broad background in warm, friendly layouts, especially for food, spring, youth, and seasonal themes where its moderate saturation feels upbeat without becoming loud. Pair darker text with it to keep fine details clear.
Is #e8a35a readable on white or black?
#e8a35a has a 2.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.81:1 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.