#E8C499 Hex Color
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Soft and dusty, #e8c499 is a light, warm orange with ashy beige undertones and very low saturation. Its mellow character suits spring palettes, baby products, interiors, cosmetics, and food branding. Use it as a supporting background with deep navy or charcoal, since white can wash it out. Black text remains highly readable against this color, whose hex code is #e8c499.
Questions about #e8c499
What is #e8c499 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e8c499 is rgb(232, 196, 153), in HSL hsl(33, 63%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 34%, 9%.
Does #e8c499 read as warm or cool?
The #e8c499 hex color reads warm because its orange base is softened by beige and gray undertones, creating a mellow, dusty impression rather than a bright, energetic orange for most viewers. It suits calm spring palettes and cozy interiors.
What colors pair well with #e8c499?
The #e8c499 hex color pairs well with deep navy, charcoal, and muted brown, which give its pale warmth stronger contrast and structure without overpowering its soft, dusty character in a palette. Use it as a background or secondary color.
Is #e8c499 readable on white or black?
#e8c499 has a 1.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.78:1 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.