#E2A274

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #E2A274?

RGB(226, 162, 116), HSL(25.1, 65.5%, 67.1%), CMYK(0.0%, 28.3%, 48.7%, 11.4%).

Q: Does #E2A274 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.18:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#E2A274 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 226, 162, 116, in HSL 25.1°, 65.5%, 67.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 28.3%, 48.7%, 11.4%. The nearest named color is NCS S 0540-Y70R Coral Light.

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Color Values

HEX

#E2A274

RGB

226, 162, 116

HSL

25.1, 65.5%, 67.1%

HSV

25.1, 48.7%, 88.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 28.3%, 48.7%, 11.4%

OKLCH

0.7632 0.0976 56.4

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: NCS S 0540-Y70R Coral Light

Color Psychology

Light oranges like peach and apricot radiate friendliness, comfort, and gentle optimism. They are psychologically soothing and feel approachable without being overly stimulating. These tones often appear in hospitality and food branding to suggest warmth and welcome.

Design Usage

Soft oranges make excellent card backgrounds and notification banners that need attention without alarm. They are popular in onboarding flows and empty-state illustrations to create a welcoming atmosphere. Pair them with slate gray text and white surfaces for a clean, modern look.