#E1915F Hex Color
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Reach for #e1915f when a design needs warmth without shouting. This muted orange reads like soft clay, friendly enough for food packaging, spring backgrounds, and youth marketing. Black text passes contrast checks on it, so it holds up behind body copy. If you are mixing orange from scratch, this shade lands lighter and gentler than pure hues.
Questions about #e1915f
What is #e1915f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e1915f is rgb(225, 145, 95), in HSL hsl(23, 68%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 58%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #e1915f?
Navy and charcoal make this orange feel richer than cream or camel do. For a softer take, pair it with warm off-whites and sage green accents.
Is #e1915f a warm or cool orange?
It reads warm, thanks to red and yellow undertones with very little blue in the mix. The muted saturation keeps that warmth mellow instead of aggressive.
Is #e1915f readable on white or black?
#e1915f has a 2.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.41:1 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.