#E9B07A Hex Color
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Soft apricot with a sandy undertone, mellow rather than bright. The hex code #e9b07a works best as a supporting tone behind dark text, where contrast reaches about 11:1. Next to plain white it fades, so keep it out of crisp white layouts. Try it against deep teal for a pairing that feels warm but grounded.
Questions about #e9b07a
What is #e9b07a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e9b07a is rgb(233, 176, 122), in HSL hsl(29, 72%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 48%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e9b07a?
Deep teal makes #e9b07a read warmer and richer, while cool grays wash it out. For an earthier palette, try charcoal or warm brown instead of white-based pairings. Keep it off plain white backgrounds where it fades.
Is #e9b07a readable on white or black?
#e9b07a has a 1.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.95:1 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.