#EAB385 Hex Color
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Reach for this pastel orange when a spring layout, food packaging, or kids brand needs warmth without loudness. Its low saturation and light peachy undertone read mellow, so it works as a dominant background more than a small accent. Pair it with deep teal for balance, or keep it near cream for a soft autumn feel. The hex code for pastel orange is #eab385, and black text on it passes WCAG AA with room to spare.
Questions about #eab385
What is #eab385 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eab385 is rgb(234, 179, 133), in HSL hsl(27, 71%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 43%, 8%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #eab385?
Deep teal and charcoal ground #eab385 and keep it from feeling washed out, while cream leans into its soft side. Skip pale pinks and light yellows next to it, since they blend together and lose definition.
Is #eab385 readable on white or black?
#eab385 has a 1.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.28:1 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.