#EAA662 Hex Color
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A light, softly muted orange with a warm apricot glow. #eaa662 reads mellow rather than loud, which makes it a better background or supporting tone than a sharp accent. It flatters deep teal and charcoal, and black text sits comfortably on top of it. Mixing orange with white gets you here, so try what colors make orange for close variations. The hex code #eaa662 fits spring layouts, food packaging, and youthful branding.
Questions about #eaa662
What is #eaa662 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eaa662 is rgb(234, 166, 98), in HSL hsl(30, 76%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 58%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #eaa662?
Deep teal and charcoal give #eaa662 the most contrast and keep its softness from reading washed out. Cream and brown make it feel warmer and more autumnal, while navy adds a crisp, preppy edge.
Is #eaa662 readable on white or black?
#eaa662 has a 2.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.12:1 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.