#E08C0D Hex Color
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#e08c0d is a saturated, warm orange with a golden yellow undertone and strong visual energy. Its brightness suits calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, safety accents, and autumn themes. Use it as a focused accent rather than a full-page background. The #e08c0d hex code also supports readable black body text, with about 7.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #e08c0d
What is #e08c0d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e08c0d is rgb(224, 140, 13), in HSL hsl(36, 89%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 94%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #e08c0d?
The #e08c0d hex color pairs well with charcoal, deep navy, and muted olive, which temper its high saturation without competing for attention. Use those darker tones for type, borders, or supporting blocks, and reserve the orange for accents.
Where does #e08c0d work best in a design?
Use #e08c0d as a focused accent for calls to action, badges, sports graphics, food packaging, and seasonal campaigns. Its high saturation attracts attention quickly, while full-screen use can feel intense and leave less room for secondary content.
Is #e08c0d readable on white or black?
#e08c0d has a 2.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.92:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.