#E2834F Hex Color
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Mellow and medium in both lightness and saturation, this orange carries a baked-clay warmth without the shout of neon hues. The hex code #e2834f suits food packaging, autumn campaigns, and youth brands. It earns its keep as a supporting tone or accent, and looks richer against teal than against white. Black text on it hits about 7.6:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #e2834f
What is #e2834f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e2834f is rgb(226, 131, 79), in HSL hsl(21, 72%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 65%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e2834f?
Deep teal gives #e2834f strong complementary contrast without clashing, while cream and warm brown keep it grounded for autumn palettes. Navy also works well in sportswear and youth-focused designs.
Is #e2834f readable on white or black?
#e2834f has a 2.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.59:1 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.