#E08E0B Hex Color
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#e08e0b is a saturated, warm orange with golden undertones and medium lightness. It creates energy and attention without the harshness of a neon tone. Use it as a strong accent for calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, or autumn themes, especially beside navy or charcoal. Black text has about 8.0:1 contrast. The hex code is #e08e0b.
Questions about #e08e0b
What is #e08e0b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e08e0b is rgb(224, 142, 11), in HSL hsl(37, 91%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 95%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #e08e0b?
Is #e08e0b readable on white or black?
#e08e0b has a 2.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.04:1 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.