#E8AE86 Hex Color
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This pastel orange is mellow and warm with a distinct, unsaturated quality. Because it is highly readable, the hex code #e8ae86 works well as a background for small, dark text. It pairs beautifully with deep charcoal or muted navy for a professional yet approachable look. Avoid using it alongside stark white, as it can appear washed out and lose its gentle character.
Questions about #e8ae86
What is #e8ae86 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e8ae86 is rgb(232, 174, 134), in HSL hsl(24, 68%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 42%, 9%.
Which color palettes complement #e8ae86 best?
Is #e8ae86 readable on white or black?
#e8ae86 has a 1.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.82:1 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.