#EAA78F Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
#eaa78f is a soft, desaturated peach with a warm, mellow glow. The hex code for this optimistic shade is #eaa78f. It functions well as a base for friendly branding, offering a gentle alternative to stark white. Because black text maintains a high 10.4:1 contrast ratio against it, legibility is excellent for body copy. Pair this color with deep slate grays to ground its airy energy.
Questions about #eaa78f
What is #eaa78f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eaa78f is rgb(234, 167, 143), in HSL hsl(16, 68%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 39%, 8%.
What colors pair best with #eaa78f?
This shade anchors beautifully when paired with charcoal or deep slate grays, which create a grounded, professional contrast. You can also use soft cream or sage green accents to lean into its warm, organic character without overwhelming the delicate peach base.
Is #eaa78f readable on white or black?
#eaa78f has a 2.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.42:1 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.