#EBAE96 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated orange feels approachable and mellow. Because it leans into a muted, earthy warmth, #ebae96 functions best as a secondary tone or a soft background rather than a bold focal point. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate gray to ground its inherent lightness. The hex code #ebae96 offers excellent contrast for black text, ensuring readability in web interfaces and editorial layouts.
Questions about #ebae96
What is #ebae96 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ebae96 is rgb(235, 174, 150), in HSL hsl(17, 68%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 36%, 8%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #ebae96?
#ebae96 works best when grounded by deep, neutral tones that anchor its inherent lightness. Try pairing it with charcoal for high-contrast, readable text, or use slate gray and deep navy to create a sophisticated, balanced palette for modern interfaces.
Is #ebae96 readable on white or black?
#ebae96 has a 1.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.02:1 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.