#E8CBA1 Hex Color
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Closer to wet sand than true orange, this pastel shade mixes beige softness with a hint of warmth. The hex code #e8cba1 has very low saturation, so it reads mellow and calm. It makes a dependable background for spa, baby, or autumn branding, though it washes out beside pure white. Black text on it hits about 13.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #e8cba1
What is #e8cba1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e8cba1 is rgb(232, 203, 161), in HSL hsl(35, 61%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 31%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e8cba1?
Is #e8cba1 readable on white or black?
#e8cba1 has a 1.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.48:1 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.