#EAB461 Hex Color
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Sun-warmed honey with a soft, muted edge. #eab461 is a pastel orange that reads mellow rather than loud, and its high lightness lets black text hit 11.2:1 contrast, enough for small body copy. Use it as a base for spring and autumn themes, baby products, or youth branding, and pair it with deep teal for a richer contrast than navy gives. The hex code #eab461 sits among other shades of orange worth comparing.
Questions about #eab461
What is #eab461 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eab461 is rgb(234, 180, 97), in HSL hsl(36, 77%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 59%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #eab461?
Is #eab461 readable on white or black?
#eab461 has a 1.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.19:1 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.