#E27425 Hex Color
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This intense, saturated orange commands attention with its high energy and warmth. Because it can quickly overwhelm a design, it works best as a punchy 10% accent rather than a full background. Pair it with dark navy or charcoal greys to balance its brightness. The hex code for this bold, adventurous shade is #e27425, which offers enough contrast for clear black typography.
Questions about #e27425
What is #e27425 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e27425 is rgb(226, 116, 37), in HSL hsl(25, 77%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 84%, 11%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e27425?
Because #e27425 is such a high-energy orange, it balances best when placed against charcoal or deep navy blue. Using these dark, cool-toned neutrals provides the visual rest necessary to keep the brightness of the orange from feeling chaotic or aggressive.
How should I use #e27425 in a layout?
Limit #e27425 to small, strategic accents rather than using it for large blocks or backgrounds. It works effectively as a punchy color for buttons, call-to-action icons, or key highlights where you want to immediately draw the eye without tiring the viewer.
Is #e27425 readable on white or black?
#e27425 has a 3.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.75:1 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.