#E06D35 Hex Color
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Bright and saturated, #e06d35 is a warm orange with red undertones and a grounded, slightly mellow finish. Its bold energy suits calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, autumn themes, and safety accents. Use it as a focused 10% accent beside navy or charcoal. Black text remains readable, with about 6.4:1 contrast. The hex code is #e06d35.
Questions about #e06d35
What is #e06d35 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e06d35 is rgb(224, 109, 53), in HSL hsl(20, 73%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 51%, 76%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #e06d35?
Is #e06d35 a warm or cool color?
#e06d35 reads as a warm orange because its hue leans toward red rather than blue in the color wheel, giving it an energetic but grounded feel in most palettes and interfaces. Its bright saturation is softened by a slightly mellow finish, so it adds warmth without looking neon.
Where does #e06d35 work best as an accent?
#e06d35 works well as a focused accent for calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, autumn themes, and safety cues, especially when a design needs warmth and energy without becoming visually loud. Keep it near 10% of a palette beside navy or charcoal.
Is #e06d35 readable on white or black?
#e06d35 has a 3.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.40:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.