#E28420 Hex Color
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#e28420 is a high-energy orange that demands attention. Because it is so saturated, it works best as a 10% accent rather than a dominant background. Pair it with deep charcoal or navy to ground its intensity and readability. With a strong 7.6:1 contrast ratio against black text, it remains a functional choice for call-to-action buttons. The hex code for this bold shade is #e28420.
Questions about #e28420
What is #e28420 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e28420 is rgb(226, 132, 32), in HSL hsl(31, 77%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 86%, 11%.
What colors pair well with the high-energy #e28420?
Is #e28420 readable on white or black?
#e28420 has a 2.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.55:1 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.