#E9A670 Hex Color
Soft and gentle sun-kissed pastel orange
This pastel orange offers a soft, unsaturated glow that pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal or slate greys. Because the hex code #e9a670 is light yet pigmented, it works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a full page background, where it can quickly overwhelm the eyes. It is an approachable, gentle shade for youthful branding or friendly, casual user interfaces.
Questions about #e9a670
What is #e9a670 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e9a670 is rgb(233, 166, 112), in HSL hsl(27, 73%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 52%, 9%.
What colors pair best with #e9a670 for a balanced design?
#e9a670 works beautifully alongside deep, neutral tones that ground its brightness. Using charcoal or slate gray creates a professional, high-contrast look, while soft cream or off-white backgrounds allow the pastel orange to stand out without feeling jarring.
Is #e9a670 readable on white or black?
#e9a670 has a 2.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.15:1 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.