#E09F2F Hex Color
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#e09f2f is a warm, fairly saturated orange with golden yellow undertones and mellow brightness. Its upbeat energy suits food packaging, sports graphics, safety accents, and autumn campaigns. Use it as a focused accent beside navy or charcoal rather than a full-page background. The hex code #e09f2f supports clear black text at about 9.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #e09f2f
What is #e09f2f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e09f2f is rgb(224, 159, 47), in HSL hsl(38, 74%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 79%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #e09f2f?
#e09f2f pairs well with navy, charcoal, and muted cream because its golden warmth gains structure from dark cool tones and softness from pale neutrals. Keep the orange as an accent or secondary color when the layout already carries strong visual activity.
Is #e09f2f readable on white or black?
#e09f2f has a 2.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.16:1 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.