#EAC99D Hex Color
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This desaturated, golden beige feels light and approachable, avoiding the starkness of brighter oranges. The hex code #eac99d works as a versatile base for lifestyle branding or soft interface design. It provides excellent contrast for black text, making it a functional choice for UI. Pair this tone with deep charcoal or slate blue to ground its warmth and prevent the color from appearing washed out.
Questions about #eac99d
What is #eac99d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eac99d is rgb(234, 201, 157), in HSL hsl(34, 65%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 33%, 8%.
What colors pair best with #eac99d?
This golden beige looks best when grounded by deep, cool tones to prevent it from appearing washed out. Try pairing #eac99d with charcoal or slate blue to create a sophisticated balance between warm and cool elements.
Is #eac99d a suitable choice for text in UI design?
While #eac99d is excellent for backgrounds or UI elements, it is generally too light to serve as a primary text color against white. Use it as a base or accent, and ensure any text placed over it meets sufficient contrast ratios.
Is #eac99d readable on white or black?
#eac99d has a 1.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.34:1 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.