#EAA36C Hex Color
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#eaa36c is a soft, warm orange with peach and muted gold undertones. Its lightness gives layouts a fresh, youthful feel, while moderate saturation keeps it mellow rather than loud. Use it as a supporting tone for spring, food, or youth branding, paired with deep navy. Black text reads clearly on backgrounds in this color. The hex code is #eaa36c.
Questions about #eaa36c
What is #eaa36c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eaa36c is rgb(234, 163, 108), in HSL hsl(26, 75%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 54%, 8%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #eaa36c?
Is black or white text better on #eaa36c?
Black text is the safer choice for #eaa36c, while white text has weaker contrast because its light, warm background provides less separation from white in typical interface layouts, especially for small body-copy applications. Use a contrast checker before pairing it with white text.
What mood does #eaa36c create in a design?
#eaa36c creates a warm, approachable mood through its peach and muted gold undertones, while its light value keeps the orange feeling fresh rather than intense in layouts that need warmth without visual heaviness. It works well for spring themes, food visuals, friendly interfaces, and youthful branding.
Is #eaa36c readable on white or black?
#eaa36c has a 2.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.95:1 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.