#EEA781 Hex Color
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This pastel orange feels optimistic and fresh with a light, warm saturation. Because it is highly legible against black text, the hex code #eea781 works well as a grounding background or primary brand color for youth-oriented projects. It shines when paired with deep charcoal or navy blue to balance its inherent softness. Avoid using it alongside stark white, as it can look washed out.
Questions about #eea781
What is #eea781 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eea781 is rgb(238, 167, 129), in HSL hsl(21, 76%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 46%, 7%.
Which colors pair best with #eea781?
Is #eea781 a good choice for text?
Avoid using #eea781 for body text because it lacks sufficient contrast against white backgrounds, failing accessibility standards for legibility. It works best as an accent or background color, paired with a darker, bolder color to create a clear and readable visual hierarchy.
Is #eea781 readable on white or black?
#eea781 has a 2.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.47:1 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.