#EAB469 Hex Color
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Light and mellow, #eab469 is a warm orange with golden undertones and moderate saturation. Its soft brightness brings optimism and youthful energy without the sharpness of vivid orange. The hex code #eab469 works well as a supporting background for spring, food, baby, and autumn designs, while black text remains highly readable at about an 11.2:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #eab469
What is #eab469 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eab469 is rgb(234, 180, 105), in HSL hsl(35, 75%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 55%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #eab469?
Is #eab469 a warm or cool color?
#eab469 reads as warm because its orange base is softened by golden yellow undertones. Its mellow brightness creates an optimistic, youthful feel, making it suitable for welcoming seasonal, food, baby, and family-oriented designs.
Is #eab469 readable on white or black?
#eab469 has a 1.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.23:1 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.