#E4A577

#E4A577

Overview

#E4A577 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 228, 165, 119, in HSL 25.3°, 66.9%, 68.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 27.6%, 47.8%, 10.6%. The nearest named color is NCS S 0540-Y70R Coral Light.

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Color Values

HEX

#E4A577

RGB

228, 165, 119

HSL

25.3, 66.9%, 68.0%

HSV

25.3, 47.8%, 89.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 27.6%, 47.8%, 10.6%

OKLCH

0.7715 0.0965 56.9

Properties

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.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #E4A577;
color: #E4A577;
border-color: #E4A577;
Nearest Tailwind: Orange 300 #FDBA74

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.11:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

9.95:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #E4A577?

RGB(228, 165, 119) · HSL(25.3, 66.9%, 68.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 27.6%, 47.8%, 10.6%)

Does #E4A577 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.11:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #E4A577?

Use 000000 text on a #E4A577 background; contrast on black is 9.95:1.