#ECBE7B Hex Color
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Like honey poured over sand, this pastel orange glows with mellow, sunlit warmth. Its low saturation keeps things soft, which makes #ecbe7b a strong dominant base for spring campaigns and baby products, though it can wash out next to pure white. Pair it with teal for punch or olive for an earthy feel. Black text on this hex code hits about 12.2:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #ecbe7b
What is #ecbe7b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ecbe7b is rgb(236, 190, 123), in HSL hsl(36, 75%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 48%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #ecbe7b?
Teal gives this pastel orange a clean complementary contrast, while olive and cream build a softer, earthy palette. Navy also grounds it well in packaging and youth marketing designs.
Is #ecbe7b readable on white or black?
#ecbe7b has a 1.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.21:1 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.