#E8A56A Hex Color
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#e8a56a is a muted, warm apricot tone that feels approachable and light. Because this hue is soft, it offers excellent 10:1 contrast against black text, making it highly readable for UI elements. Pair this color with deep slate blues to ground its playful energy in a sophisticated palette. The hex code for this pastel orange is #e8a56a.
Questions about #e8a56a
What is #e8a56a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e8a56a is rgb(232, 165, 106), in HSL hsl(28, 73%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 54%, 9%.
What colors work best with #e8a56a?
#e8a56a pairs beautifully with deep slate blue or charcoal to balance its warm, playful energy with necessary contrast. Using these darker tones grounds the apricot hue, making it suitable for professional, sophisticated layouts rather than just fun, casual designs.
Is #e8a56a readable on white or black?
#e8a56a has a 2.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.02:1 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.