#E1A25E Hex Color
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With its medium-light value, mellow saturation, and golden undertones, #e1a25e brings a warm, youthful glow to design palettes. This hex code suits spring packaging, food branding, sports graphics, and autumn layouts. Use it as a supporting tone with deep navy, or as a background with black text for clear, accessible body copy.
Questions about #e1a25e
What is #e1a25e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e1a25e is rgb(225, 162, 94), in HSL hsl(31, 69%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 58%, 12%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e1a25e?
For a practical design palette, #e1a25e pairs well with deep navy, charcoal, cream, and muted blue because its warm golden-orange undertone gains balance from cooler or darker companions in the overall layout. Use darker colors for stronger contrast and cream for a softer look.
Does #e1a25e look warm or cool?
#e1a25e reads as a warm golden orange because its red and green values outweigh its blue component, giving the shade a mellow, sunlit character rather than a cool or icy feel. Its moderate saturation keeps the warmth approachable instead of overly vivid.
Where does #e1a25e work well in design?
#e1a25e works well as a supporting color in spring packaging, food branding, sports graphics, and autumn layouts, where its warm golden glow adds energy without the intensity of a bright orange. It can also serve as a light background with black text.
Is #e1a25e readable on white or black?
#e1a25e has a 2.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.53:1 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.