#E26E2A Hex Color
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Bright and strongly saturated, #e26e2a brings heat and momentum without becoming neon. Its rich orange base suits energetic branding, food packaging, sports graphics, autumn palettes, and clear calls to action. Use it as a 10% accent beside navy or charcoal rather than a full-page background. The hex code #e26e2a supports black text at about 6.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #e26e2a
What is #e26e2a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e26e2a is rgb(226, 110, 42), in HSL hsl(22, 76%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 51%, 81%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e26e2a?
Does #e26e2a read as a warm or cool color?
#e26e2a reads as warm because its orange hue carries a strong red influence, giving it lively, sunlit energy instead of the cooler, quieter feel associated with blue-based colors in surrounding palettes. It works well when a design needs warmth, movement, or emphasis.
Is #e26e2a readable on white or black?
#e26e2a has a 3.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.49:1 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.