#E28A2F Hex Color
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#e28a2f is a mellow, fairly saturated orange that reads warm and easygoing, closer to a ripe mango than a safety cone. It shines as an accent rather than a full background, where it can wash out next to white. Pair this hex code with deep navy for a punchy contrast, and note that black text passes AA on it.
Questions about #e28a2f
What is #e28a2f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e28a2f is rgb(226, 138, 47), in HSL hsl(31, 76%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 79%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e28a2f?
#e28a2f pairs well with deep navy and charcoal, which cool down its warmth and make it feel bolder. For an earthier palette, try olive or teal. Skip pale pastels, they make the orange look loud by comparison.
Is #e28a2f readable on white or black?
#e28a2f has a 2.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.91:1 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.