#E8B580 Hex Color
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Reach for #e8b580 when a layout needs a soft orange that stays calm at large sizes. This pastel shade carries a sandy, warm undertone from its low saturation, which suits spring themes, baby products, and food packaging. Black text reads clearly on it at about 11.4:1 contrast. Pair it with deep teal for balance. The hex code #e8b580 works best as a dominant base rather than an accent.
Questions about #e8b580
What is #e8b580 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e8b580 is rgb(232, 181, 128), in HSL hsl(31, 69%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 45%, 9%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e8b580?
Deep teal and navy make #e8b580 feel richer than beige or cream pairings do. Charcoal also works well for text and UI details. Skip pale neutrals, since they wash out its warmth.
Is #e8b580 readable on white or black?
#e8b580 has a 1.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.35:1 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.