#E8C392 Hex Color
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A dusty, unsaturated orange, #e8c392 offers a warm and mellow tone that feels inherently grounded. Because it sits comfortably in a neutral territory, it serves as a reliable, soft background for spring-themed branding or editorial layouts. While it reads well with black text, avoid using it near stark whites to prevent a washed-out appearance. The hex code for this ashy shade is #e8c392.
Questions about #e8c392
What is #e8c392 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e8c392 is rgb(232, 195, 146), in HSL hsl(34, 65%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 37%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e8c392?
Is #e8c392 suitable for text on a white background?
Using #e8c392 for text against a stark white background is not recommended as it lacks the necessary contrast for readability. It functions best as a soft, neutral background color rather than a foreground element for small, critical text.
Is #e8c392 readable on white or black?
#e8c392 has a 1.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.65:1 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.