#EEC49D Hex Color
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This muted orange offers a dusty, pastel warmth that feels gentle and approachable. Because it is highly unsaturated, #eec49d works best as a supporting background rather than a main focal point. It pairs well with deep charcoal or slate blue to ground its lightness. The hex code #eec49d provides excellent contrast for black text, making it a functional choice for readable, soft UI designs.
Questions about #eec49d
What is #eec49d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eec49d is rgb(238, 196, 157), in HSL hsl(29, 70%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 34%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #eec49d?
#eec49d creates a sophisticated balance when paired with deep, dark neutrals like charcoal or slate blue. These high-contrast pairings ground the lightness of the orange and improve overall readability for text and layout elements.
Is #eec49d readable on white or black?
#eec49d has a 1.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.01:1 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.