#E8B876 Hex Color
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Soft and unsaturated, this sandy orange leans mellow instead of loud. #e8b876 sits light and warm, with golden undertones that read relaxed rather than bold. Black text on it reaches about 11.5:1 contrast, so small type stays readable. It pairs well with deep teal. Use it as a background or supporting tone, since large areas can look flat.
Questions about #e8b876
What is #e8b876 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e8b876 is rgb(232, 184, 118), in HSL hsl(35, 71%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 49%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e8b876?
Deep teal and navy make #e8b876 feel warmer by contrast, while charcoal keeps it grounded. Skip pale yellows nearby, they wash it out.
Is #e8b876 readable on white or black?
#e8b876 has a 1.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.54:1 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.