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#E09880 color code is #E09880. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #e09880.

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#E09880 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #E09880 is 0.3986. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.34:1 against white and 8.97:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#E09880 on white2.34:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#E09880 on black8.97:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #E098802.34:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #E098808.97:1AAA

#E09880 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #E09880?+
The hex code for #E09880 is #E09880. In RGB it's rgb(224, 152, 128), and in HSL it's hsl(15, 61%, 69%).
What is the RGB value of #E09880?+
#E09880 in RGB is (224, 152, 128). Written in CSS: rgb(224, 152, 128).
What is the CMYK value of #E09880?+
#E09880 converts to CMYK(0%, 32%, 43%, 12%) for print. Hex equivalent is #E09880.
Is #e09880 a warm or cool color?+
#E09880 (#E09880) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 15° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #e09880 belong to?+
#E09880 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 15°, 61%, 69% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #e09880 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#E09880 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.34:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #e09880?+
The nearest Pantone match for #E09880 (#E09880) is 475 C Pantone 475 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #E09880 in design

Practical guidance for using #e09880 (#E09880) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#E09880 (#E09880) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 9.0:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #E09880 (#E09880) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into youth-oriented brands, food, hospitality, creative tools. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if orange runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#E09880 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #e09880 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#E09880 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.