#EAAD7C Hex Color
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Soft and muted, #eaad7c is a pastel orange with a sandy, apricot warmth. Its low saturation keeps it mellow, so it works best as a background wash or supporting tone rather than a loud accent. Black text on it reads clearly at about 10.8:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. Try pairing it with deep teal for a fresh, springtime palette.
Questions about #eaad7c
What is #eaad7c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eaad7c is rgb(234, 173, 124), in HSL hsl(27, 72%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 47%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #eaad7c?
Deep teal makes #eaad7c feel fresh and springlike, while olive grounds its sandy warmth for autumn themes. Darker browns and charcoal also work when you need a calm, earthy palette.
Is #eaad7c readable on white or black?
#eaad7c has a 1.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.76:1 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.