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#E49B67 color code is #E49B67. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #e49b67.

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#E49B67 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #E49B67 is 0.4092. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.29:1 against white and 9.18:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#E49B67 on white2.29:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#E49B67 on black9.18:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #E49B672.29:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #E49B679.18:1AAA

#E49B67 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #E49B67?+
The hex code for #E49B67 is #E49B67. In RGB it's rgb(228, 155, 103), and in HSL it's hsl(25, 70%, 65%).
What is the RGB value of #E49B67?+
#E49B67 in RGB is (228, 155, 103). Written in CSS: rgb(228, 155, 103).
What is the CMYK value of #E49B67?+
#E49B67 converts to CMYK(0%, 32%, 55%, 11%) for print. Hex equivalent is #E49B67.
Is #e49b67 a warm or cool color?+
#E49B67 (#E49B67) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 25° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #e49b67 belong to?+
#E49B67 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 25°, 70%, 65% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #e49b67 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#E49B67 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.29:1 — 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 #e49b67?+
The nearest Pantone match for #E49B67 (#E49B67) is 4305 C Papaya, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #E49B67 in design

Practical guidance for using #e49b67 (#E49B67) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#E49B67 (#E49B67) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 9.2:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #E49B67 (#E49B67) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into youth-oriented brands, food, hospitality, creative tools. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). 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

#E49B67 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 — #e49b67 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

#E49B67 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.

Brands that use #E49B67

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #e49b67 (#E49B67). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Starbucks#CBA258 · Starbucks Light Green