#E0A540 Hex Color
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The hex code #e0a540 sits between amber and orange, glowing like honey in late afternoon light. Its saturation is lively but soft, giving it a mellow, easygoing energy. Use it as an accent or supporting tone against deep teal or charcoal, since next to plain white it can wash out. Black text reads clearly on it, with contrast near 9.6:1.
Questions about #e0a540
What is #e0a540 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e0a540 is rgb(224, 165, 64), in HSL hsl(38, 72%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 71%, 12%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e0a540?
Deep teal and charcoal make #e0a540 look richer, because cool dark tones balance its warmth. Cream and brown push it toward a cozy autumn palette instead.
Is #e0a540 readable on white or black?
#e0a540 has a 2.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.62:1 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.