#E16D45 Hex Color
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#e16d45 is a saturated, warm reddish-orange that demands immediate attention. This high-energy hue works best as a 10% accent color to avoid overwhelming a layout, as its intensity can quickly fatigue the eye. It pairs surprisingly well with deep teal or slate gray for a balanced, modern contrast. Because it provides strong contrast with black text, it is an accessible choice for buttons and critical UI alerts.
Questions about #e16d45
What is #e16d45 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e16d45 is rgb(225, 109, 69), in HSL hsl(15, 72%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 52%, 69%, 12%.
How can I effectively use #e16d45 in a user interface?
#e16d45 works best as a sparingly used accent color for buttons or call-to-action elements. Because of its high intensity, avoid using it for large background areas, as it can cause eye fatigue for your users over extended periods.
What colors pair well with the #e16d45 reddish-orange hue?
Is #e16d45 readable on white or black?
#e16d45 has a 3.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.47:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.