#EBC78F Hex Color
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Think of wet sand warmed by late sun. The hex code #ebc78f is a pastel orange with that same mellow glow, its low saturation keeping things soft instead of loud. It works as a dominant background in spring themes and food branding, and black text reads clearly on it at about 13.1:1. Just know it can wash out beside pure white, so pair it with deep teal for contrast.
Questions about #ebc78f
What is #ebc78f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ebc78f is rgb(235, 199, 143), in HSL hsl(37, 70%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 39%, 8%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ebc78f?
Deep teal and charcoal make #ebc78f look richer than the usual beige pairings. The muted warmth of this pastel orange balances cool darks, so try it as a base with charcoal or navy accents.
Is #ebc78f readable on white or black?
#ebc78f has a 1.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.09:1 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.