#E07844 Hex Color
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#e07844 is a saturated, warm orange that leans toward a classic terra-cotta shade. Due to its intensity, this hue functions most effectively as a bold accent rather than a full-page background. Pair it with slate gray to temper its heat. The hex code #e07844 offers excellent readability with black text, meeting a 6.9:1 contrast ratio for your interface designs.
Questions about #e07844
What is #e07844 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e07844 is rgb(224, 120, 68), in HSL hsl(20, 72%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 70%, 12%.
How do I balance the intensity of #e07844 in a design?
Use #e07844 as a targeted accent against neutral backgrounds to manage its heat. Pairing this warm shade with a deep slate gray or charcoal helps ground the design and ensures the orange remains a focal point rather than overwhelming the layout.
Is #e07844 readable on white or black?
#e07844 has a 3.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.93:1 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.