#ECB78A Hex Color

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#ecb78a is a soft, desaturated peach with distinct warm undertones. Because this shade is light, it functions best as a calming background color rather than a primary button. Designers often pair it with charcoal or deep slate to balance the lightness. The hex code is #ecb78a. Black text maintains excellent readability against this base, meeting all accessibility standards for small body text.

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What is #ecb78a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #ecb78a is rgb(236, 183, 138), in HSL hsl(28, 72%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 42%, 7%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.

What colors pair well with #ecb78a?

The warmth of #ecb78a creates a sophisticated balance when paired with dark, grounded tones like charcoal or deep slate. These darker neutrals provide the necessary contrast to make the peach appear intentional rather than washed out in your design.

Is #ecb78a readable on white or black?

#ecb78a has a 1.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.70:1 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.

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