#EAC79D Hex Color
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#eac79d is a pastel orange-beige with a dusty, ashy warmth. Its low saturation keeps it mellow, so it works best as a large background base rather than a sharp accent. Pair it with deep teal or espresso brown for contrast that flatters its softness. Black text passes WCAG AA on this hex code with room to spare.
Questions about #eac79d
What is #eac79d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eac79d is rgb(234, 199, 157), in HSL hsl(33, 65%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 33%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #eac79d?
Deep teal and espresso brown both flatter #eac79d, adding contrast without overwhelming its softness. Cream and warm taupe keep the palette quiet and cohesive for interiors or packaging.
Is #eac79d readable on white or black?
#eac79d has a 1.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.15:1 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.