#E19640 Hex Color
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Angel Shark is a mid-tone orange with a warm, sun-baked quality. Because it holds significant saturation, it serves best as an accent color rather than a large background. Pair it with deep charcoal or navy blue to make the orange pop without overwhelming the design. It is highly readable with black text, so use it freely for buttons or highlights. The hex code for Angel Shark is #e19640.
About Angel Shark
Turmeric stirred into warm milk
What does angel shark mean?
Orange tones like this often bring to mind ripe apricots, autumn light, spices, and baked bread. Its mid-level lightness and softened saturation give it an easy, unhurried warmth without sharpness or heat.
Where you see angel shark
- turmeric powder
- apricot flesh
- baked squash
- honey
- terracotta pots
- butternut squash soup
What it works for
It suits food packaging, ceramics, cozy interiors, and brand accents that want warmth without loudness.
What colors go with angel shark?
Deep Teal #00555aThe cool depth of teal makes this orange read warmer and richer by contrast.Charcoal #36454fCharcoal grounds the color and keeps its warmth from turning sugary.Sage Green #9caf88Sage's grayed tone shares this color's softness, so neither one competes.Cream #fffdd0Cream lets the orange carry the warmth while staying light and open.Plum #8e4585Plum sits opposite on the wheel, giving a moody, balanced pairing.Denim Blue #2f6479Denim's casual blue offsets the spice tone for an easy, lived-in feel.
Questions about Angel Shark
What is the hex code for Angel Shark?
Angel Shark is #e19640. In RGB that is rgb(225, 150, 64), in HSL hsl(32, 73%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 72%, 12%.
Is Angel Shark readable on white or black?
Angel Shark has a 2.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.63:1 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.