#EEC3AE Hex Color
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Pastel orange skips the punch of a true orange. #eec3ae is dusty and ashy, with just enough warmth to feel soft rather than dull. It works best as a background base for spring themes, baby products, and food packaging, and it looks richer against deep navy or teal than against white. The hex code #eec3ae also passes accessibility checks, holding black text at a 13.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #eec3ae
What is #eec3ae in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eec3ae is rgb(238, 195, 174), in HSL hsl(20, 65%, 81%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 27%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #eec3ae?
Deep navy and teal both make #eec3ae look richer than white does. For a warmer palette, terracotta or olive flatter its dusty undertone. Keep partners darker, since pale tones wash it out.
Is #eec3ae readable on white or black?
#eec3ae has a 1.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.05:1 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.