#EBC798 Hex Color

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A muted, light orange with dusty beige undertones, #ebc798 brings warmth without strong saturation. Its mellow finish suits spring branding, baby products, interiors, cosmetics, and food packaging. Use it as a supporting tone beside deep navy or charcoal, since white can wash it out. Black text reads clearly on this hex code.

Questions about #ebc798

What is #ebc798 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ebc798 is rgb(235, 199, 152), in HSL hsl(34, 67%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 35%, 8%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ebc798?
Deep navy, charcoal, and muted terracotta pair well with #ebc798, balancing its warm beige-orange base with darker or earthier contrast for polished branding, interiors, packaging, and editorial palettes without making the overall scheme feel harsh.
Is #ebc798 a warm or cool color?
#ebc798 reads as a warm color because its light orange base carries beige and golden undertones, creating a mellow, welcoming feel rather than a crisp or icy appearance in most palettes.
Is #ebc798 readable on white or black?
#ebc798 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.