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#E28B6E color code is #E28B6E. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #e28b6e.

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#E28B6E Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #E28B6E is 0.3576. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.58:1 against white and 8.15:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#E28B6E on white2.58:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#E28B6E on black8.15:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #E28B6E2.58:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #E28B6E8.15:1AAA

#E28B6E — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #E28B6E?+
The hex code for #E28B6E is #E28B6E. In RGB it's rgb(226, 139, 110), and in HSL it's hsl(15, 67%, 66%).
What is the RGB value of #E28B6E?+
#E28B6E in RGB is (226, 139, 110). Written in CSS: rgb(226, 139, 110).
What is the CMYK value of #E28B6E?+
#E28B6E converts to CMYK(0%, 38%, 51%, 11%) for print. Hex equivalent is #E28B6E.
Is #e28b6e a warm or cool color?+
#E28B6E (#E28B6E) 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 #e28b6e belong to?+
#E28B6E belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 15°, 67%, 66% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #e28b6e accessible for body text on a white background?+
#E28B6E on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.58:1 — 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 #e28b6e?+
The nearest Pantone match for #E28B6E (#E28B6E) is 164 C Pantone 164 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #E28B6E in design

Practical guidance for using #e28b6e (#E28B6E) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#E28B6E (#E28B6E) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 8.2:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.6:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #E28B6E (#E28B6E) 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

#E28B6E 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 — #e28b6e 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

#E28B6E 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.