#E8C4A7 Hex Color
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#e8c4a7 is a dusty, unsaturated orange with a mellow, ashy character. Because of its muted, pastel lightness, this shade works best as a calm background or a neutral supporting tone rather than a focal point. Pair it with dark charcoal text for high readability and a balanced, professional look. The hex code for this warm, gentle tone is #e8c4a7.
Questions about #e8c4a7
What is #e8c4a7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e8c4a7 is rgb(232, 196, 167), in HSL hsl(27, 59%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 28%, 9%.
Where should I use #e8c4a7 in a UI layout?
Use #e8c4a7 when you need a gentle background that avoids the intensity of standard orange. It functions effectively as a neutral bridge between warmer earth tones, keeping your layout soft and cohesive without overwhelming the viewer's eyes.
Is #e8c4a7 readable on white or black?
#e8c4a7 has a 1.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.88:1 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.