#EBB465 Hex Color

Mellow Pastel Orange Glow

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Light and mellow, #ebb465 is a pastel orange with golden undertones that reads warm without shouting. It works well as a supporting tone behind brown text, which clears contrast checks at about 11.2:1, and it flatters deep teal accents. Common in spring themes, baby products, and autumn palettes.

Questions about #ebb465

What is #ebb465 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ebb465 is rgb(235, 180, 101), in HSL hsl(35, 77%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 57%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #ebb465?
#ebb465 pairs well with teal, navy, and warm browns. Its lightness and low saturation make stronger, darker partners read richer by comparison. Cool blues and greens offset its warmth nicely.
Is #ebb465 readable on white or black?
#ebb465 has a 1.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.24:1 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.