#E1842A Hex Color
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#e1842a is a warm, fairly saturated orange with a mellow finish and enough brightness to feel energetic without becoming harsh. It suggests optimism, independence, adventure, and creative fun, making it useful for food branding, sports graphics, construction safety, and autumn campaigns. The hex code #e1842a supports clear black text, including small body copy.
Questions about #e1842a
What is #e1842a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e1842a is rgb(225, 132, 42), in HSL hsl(30, 75%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 81%, 12%.
Which colors pair well with #e1842a?
The #e1842a hex color pairs well with charcoal, navy, cream, and muted teal, creating balanced palettes that soften its warmth or reinforce its energetic, autumn-friendly character in branding, packaging, and editorial graphics.
Does #e1842a read as warm or cool?
#e1842a reads as a warm orange because its hue sits closer to red than yellow, while its moderate lightness keeps the strong saturation lively without making the shade feel neon-bright.
Is #e1842a readable on white or black?
#e1842a has a 2.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.53:1 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.