#EAB16B Hex Color
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Not the loud orange of safety cones, #eab16b is a mellow, sandy shade with muted warmth. Its low saturation keeps it calm, so it works best as a supporting tone or background behind dark type. Pair it with deep teal for contrast that feels fresh rather than seasonal.
Questions about #eab16b
What is #eab16b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eab16b is rgb(234, 177, 107), in HSL hsl(33, 75%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 54%, 8%.
What text color works best on #eab16b?
Black text reads best on #eab16b, with about 11.0:1 contrast, well above the WCAG AA minimum of 4.5:1 for body copy. White text falls short, so keep type dark on this background.
What colors pair well with #eab16b?
Deep teal and navy give #eab16b a fresh edge, while charcoal keeps it grounded. Skip pale yellows next to it, since they wash the shade out.
Is #eab16b readable on white or black?
#eab16b has a 1.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.99:1 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.