#E26431 Hex Color
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#e26431 is a saturated, warm orange with strong red undertones and bright, bold energy. Its lively character suits calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and autumn accents. Use it as a focused accent rather than a full background, pairing it with deep navy or charcoal. The hex code #e26431 supports readable black text at about a 6.1:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #e26431
What is #e26431 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e26431 is rgb(226, 100, 49), in HSL hsl(17, 75%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 56%, 78%, 11%.
Which colors pair well with #e26431?
What mood does #e26431 create, and where does it work best?
#e26431 feels warm and energetic because its strong red undertone pushes it beyond yellow-orange; it works well for calls to action, sports graphics, food packaging, and autumn accents when used as a focused highlight.
Is #e26431 readable on white or black?
#e26431 has a 3.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.10:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.