#E9A68E Hex Color
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Soft, warm, and lightly muted, #e9a68e is a pastel orange with peach undertones and a fresh, glowing feel. The hex code #e9a68e suits spring backgrounds, baby products, food branding, and youth-focused designs. Use it as a supporting tone with deep teal or charcoal; black text reaches about 10.3:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #e9a68e
What is #e9a68e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e9a68e is rgb(233, 166, 142), in HSL hsl(16, 67%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 39%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e9a68e?
The warm peach undertone of #e9a68e pairs well with deep teal, charcoal, and muted olive for grounded contrast without losing its friendly character. Use it as a supporting tone rather than the strongest color in the palette.
Is #e9a68e readable on white or black?
#e9a68e has a 2.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.30:1 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.