#E8B266 Hex Color
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This pastel orange has a golden, sun-baked quality that feels optimistic without being aggressive. Because it is highly legible against black text, #e8b266 works well for UI elements like buttons or notification badges. It shines as an accent color, pairing effectively with deep teals or charcoal grays to create a balanced, modern contrast. The hex code for this mellow shade is #e8b266.
Questions about #e8b266
What is #e8b266 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e8b266 is rgb(232, 178, 102), in HSL hsl(35, 74%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 56%, 9%.
What colors pair best with #e8b266 in design?
Is #e8b266 readable on white or black?
#e8b266 has a 1.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.99:1 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.