#EA9760 Hex Color
A warm, mellow pastel orange hue
This pastel orange brings a warm, approachable mood to digital interfaces. It feels mellow and youthful, avoiding the harsh intensity of standard orange. Use #ea9760 as a soft accent color, as it pairs beautifully with deep charcoal grays. Because it offers high contrast with black text, it remains legible for small body copy. The hex code for this color is #ea9760.
Questions about #ea9760
What is #ea9760 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ea9760 is rgb(234, 151, 96), in HSL hsl(24, 77%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 59%, 8%.
Which colors pair best with #ea9760?
Because of its muted, pastel nature, #ea9760 anchors beautifully against deep charcoal or dark navy tones, which provide the necessary weight to balance its lightness. For a softer look, try pairing it with muted creams or earth-toned browns to maintain a cohesive, organic palette.
Is #ea9760 readable on white or black?
#ea9760 has a 2.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.09:1 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.