#E28B1F Hex Color
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Loud, saturated orange with a strong amber lean. #e28b1f carries real weight as a small accent but can tire the eye across large fields. It reads best behind black text, passing WCAG AA at about 7.9:1 contrast. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal, and save it for buttons, highlights, and autumn themes.
Questions about #e28b1f
What is #e28b1f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e28b1f is rgb(226, 139, 31), in HSL hsl(33, 77%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 86%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e28b1f?
#e28b1f flatters deep teal, charcoal, and dark brown, which cool down its heat without dulling it. Avoid placing it next to pink or pale yellow, where it turns washed out.
Is #e28b1f readable on white or black?
#e28b1f has a 2.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.94:1 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.