#EEAA53 Hex Color

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The hex code #eeaa53 produces a warm, moderately bright orange with mellow golden undertones and enough saturation to feel lively without looking harsh. Its glowing, optimistic character suits food packaging, youth marketing, autumn graphics, and safety accents. Use it as a supporting tone or bold accent; black text reaches about 10.5:1 contrast for readable body copy.

Questions about #eeaa53

What is #eeaa53 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eeaa53 is rgb(238, 170, 83), in HSL hsl(34, 82%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 65%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #eeaa53?
Pair #eeaa53 with charcoal, navy, or muted teal to balance its warm golden orange; cream and tan create a softer autumn palette for packaging and editorial layouts with enough contrast and visual weight.
Is #eeaa53 readable on white or black?
#eeaa53 has a 1.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.51:1 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.