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#E5A060 color code is #E5A060. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #e5a060.

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#E5A060 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #E5A060 is 0.4264. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.20:1 against white and 9.53:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#E5A060 on white2.20:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#E5A060 on black9.53:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #E5A0602.20:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #E5A0609.53:1AAA

#E5A060 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #E5A060?+
The hex code for #E5A060 is #E5A060. In RGB it's rgb(229, 160, 96), and in HSL it's hsl(29, 72%, 64%).
What is the RGB value of #E5A060?+
#E5A060 in RGB is (229, 160, 96). Written in CSS: rgb(229, 160, 96).
What is the CMYK value of #E5A060?+
#E5A060 converts to CMYK(0%, 30%, 58%, 10%) for print. Hex equivalent is #E5A060.
Is #e5a060 a warm or cool color?+
#E5A060 (#E5A060) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 29° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #e5a060 belong to?+
#E5A060 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 29°, 72%, 64% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #e5a060 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#E5A060 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.2:1 — 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 #e5a060?+
The nearest Pantone match for #E5A060 (#E5A060) is 157 C Pantone 157 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #E5A060 in design

Practical guidance for using #e5a060 (#E5A060) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#E5A060 (#E5A060) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 9.5:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.2:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #E5A060 (#E5A060) 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

#E5A060 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 — #e5a060 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

#E5A060 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 #E5A060

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #e5a060 (#E5A060). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Starbucks#CBA258 · Starbucks Light Green