#E2835A Hex Color
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Reach for #e2835a when a design needs orange without the shout. This pastel shade is muted and warm, with a dusty terracotta feel that suits spring packaging, kids’ products, and autumn layouts. It works best as a supporting tone or large background, since black text stays readable on it at about 7.6:1 contrast. The hex code #e2835a flatters deep teals and soft cream.
Questions about #e2835a
What is #e2835a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e2835a is rgb(226, 131, 90), in HSL hsl(18, 70%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 60%, 11%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e2835a?
Deep teal and navy make #e2835a feel richer than the usual white pairing, while soft cream keeps it warm and gentle. Try it as a supporting tone against those darker anchors.
Is #e2835a readable on white or black?
#e2835a has a 2.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.62:1 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.