#E9C298 Hex Color
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The hex code #e9c298 produces a light, dusty orange with warm peach and beige undertones. Its low saturation gives designs a soft, youthful feel, while its mellow character suits spring backgrounds, baby products, food packaging, and autumn themes. Use it as a supporting tone with dark text, since black achieves about 12.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #e9c298
What is #e9c298 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e9c298 is rgb(233, 194, 152), in HSL hsl(31, 65%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 35%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e9c298?
Is #e9c298 readable on white or black?
#e9c298 has a 1.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.63:1 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.