#E8AF8E Hex Color
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Somewhere between peach and light clay, #e8af8e is a pastel orange with a mellow, dusty warmth. Its low saturation keeps it soft, which makes it a strong dominant background rather than a shouty accent. Dark text reads clearly on it at about 11:1 contrast. Pair it with deep teal for a fresh, springlike combination that feels young and easygoing.
Questions about #e8af8e
What is #e8af8e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e8af8e is rgb(232, 175, 142), in HSL hsl(22, 66%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 39%, 9%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e8af8e?
Deep teal and navy bring out its warm peach side, while charcoal keeps layouts grounded. For a softer look, combine it with cream and dusty sage in spring or baby-themed palettes.
Can #e8af8e work as a background for body text?
Yes. Black text on #e8af8e reaches about 11:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA for small body text with room to spare. White text falls far short, so keep light text off this color.
Is #e8af8e readable on white or black?
#e8af8e has a 1.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.95:1 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.