#E8C285 Hex Color
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Mellow apricot lands between peach and sand, with yellow undertones and a muted, pastel softness. The hex code #e8c285 works best as a background or dominant base, though it can look dull next to pure white, so anchor it with navy or charcoal. Black text on it hits about 12.5:1 contrast, enough for small body copy.
Questions about #e8c285
What is #e8c285 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e8c285 is rgb(232, 194, 133), in HSL hsl(37, 68%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 43%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e8c285?
Pair #e8c285 with deep navy or charcoal, where its low saturation reads intentional and grounded, or with burgundy for a warmer, richer palette. Cream and light gray also work, though pure white can make it look slightly washed out.
Is #e8c285 readable on white or black?
#e8c285 has a 1.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.48:1 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.