#E8C49B Hex Color
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#e8c49b is a dusty beige with a soft orange undertone. Its very low saturation keeps it mellow, so it works best as a large background base rather than a sharp accent. Black text reads clearly on it at 12.8:1 contrast, well past AA for small type. Pair it with deep teal or espresso brown for warmth without sweetness.
Questions about #e8c49b
What is #e8c49b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e8c49b is rgb(232, 196, 155), in HSL hsl(32, 63%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 33%, 9%.
Can small body text sit on a #e8c49b background?
Yes. Black text on #e8c49b reaches about 12.8:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 that WCAG AA requires for body text. White text fails here, so keep type dark on this shade.
What colors pair well with #e8c49b?
Deep teal and espresso brown bring out its warm undertone without making it look muddy. Muted olive works too if you want an earthier, autumn-leaning palette.
Is #e8c49b readable on white or black?
#e8c49b has a 1.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.80:1 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.