#EAC594 Hex Color

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Soft and ashy, #eac594 blends pale orange into a dusty, sandy beige. Its low saturation keeps the mood mellow and warm, so it works best as a background or supporting tone in a 60/30/10 layout. Black text reads clearly on it at about 12.9:1 contrast. The hex code #eac594 fits spring palettes, packaging, and calm interior schemes.

Questions about #eac594

What is #eac594 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eac594 is rgb(234, 197, 148), in HSL hsl(34, 67%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 37%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #eac594?
Deep teal, charcoal, and espresso brown give #eac594 the contrast it lacks on its own. For a softer palette, sage or dusty rose keep things muted and warm.
Is #eac594 readable on white or black?
#eac594 has a 1.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.91:1 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.