#E0A844 Hex Color
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Golden orange glows at a mellow, honeyed lightness, more amber than fire. The hex code #e0a844 works best as a warm accent, sharp against deep teal or charcoal. It can wash out beside white, so save it for buttons, badges, and autumn themes rather than large backgrounds. Black text reads clearly on it at about 9.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #e0a844
What is #e0a844 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e0a844 is rgb(224, 168, 68), in HSL hsl(38, 72%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 70%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #e0a844?
Deep teal, navy, and charcoal all make #e0a844 glow without clashing. Its golden warmth also sits well with dark brown for autumn and Halloween palettes.
Is #e0a844 readable on white or black?
#e0a844 has a 2.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.85:1 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.