#E8C58F Hex Color
Mellow Pastel Orange with Sandy Warmth
#e8c58f is a pastel orange with sandy, golden undertones. Its low saturation keeps the mood mellow and warm, which suits spring themes, baby products, and food packaging. The hex code works best as a dominant base or large background, since it can wash out beside white. Black text on #e8c58f reaches about 12.8:1 contrast, clearing AA with room to spare.
Questions about #e8c58f
What is #e8c58f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e8c58f is rgb(232, 197, 143), in HSL hsl(36, 66%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 38%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e8c58f?
Deep teal and navy give #e8c58f the contrast it lacks next to white, making both colors read richer. For a warmer, earthier palette, try terracotta or olive.
Is #e8c58f readable on white or black?
#e8c58f has a 1.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.81:1 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.