#E1A546 Hex Color
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Warm and moderately saturated, #e1a546 is a glowing orange with golden yellow undertones. Its mellow brightness brings optimism and energy without the intensity of neon, making it useful for food packaging, youth branding, autumn graphics, and safety accents. The hex code #e1a546 offers about a 9.7:1 contrast ratio with black text and works best as a supporting color.
Questions about #e1a546
What is #e1a546 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e1a546 is rgb(225, 165, 70), in HSL hsl(37, 72%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 69%, 12%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
Does #e1a546 read as warm or cool?
#e1a546 reads as a warm golden orange because its orange base is shifted toward yellow, giving it a sunny, energetic feel rather than a cool or muted appearance in most designs. It works especially well in autumn-themed graphics and upbeat visual identities.
What colors pair well with #e1a546?
#e1a546 pairs well with charcoal, deep blue, cream, and muted terracotta, creating balanced palettes that either ground or soften its golden warmth without competing with its mellow brightness in digital or print designs. Use darker partners for structure, and cream for a softer finish.
Does #e1a546 work with black or white text?
#e1a546 provides about a 9.7:1 contrast ratio with black, making black text a strong accessible choice; white text has much lower contrast and should not be used for small or essential copy without checking the actual size and context.
Is #e1a546 readable on white or black?
#e1a546 has a 2.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.67:1 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.