#E8AC68 Hex Color
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The hex code #e8ac68 is a light, softly muted orange with peach and golden undertones. Its warmth and gentle brightness suit spring layouts, food packaging, youth branding, and autumn themes. Use it as a supporting 30% tone beside deep navy or charcoal; black text remains highly legible, with about a 10.5:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #e8ac68
What is #e8ac68 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e8ac68 is rgb(232, 172, 104), in HSL hsl(32, 74%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 55%, 9%.
Is #e8ac68 warm or cool?
#e8ac68 reads as a warm, softly muted orange because its peach and golden undertones lean toward yellow and red rather than blue, giving it a gentle, approachable brightness without the intensity of a vivid orange.
Which colors pair well with #e8ac68?
Does #e8ac68 work with black text?
#e8ac68 provides strong contrast with black text, at roughly a 10.5:1 ratio, while white text has much weaker contrast. Choose black for readable body copy and verify normal or large text requirements in the final design context.
Is #e8ac68 readable on white or black?
#e8ac68 has a 1.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.53:1 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.