#E29501 Hex Color
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This intense, saturated orange demands attention. Because it is so loud, use #e29501 sparingly as an accent rather than a primary background color. It pairs well with deep charcoals, where the high contrast ensures excellent readability for black text. Keep this color for call to action buttons or small graphic elements to maintain a balanced design. The hex code for this shade is #e29501.
Questions about #e29501
What is #e29501 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e29501 is rgb(226, 149, 1), in HSL hsl(39, 99%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 100%, 11%.
How can I effectively use #e29501 in a layout?
Apply #e29501 strictly as an accent color for functional elements like buttons or small icons to prevent it from overwhelming your design. It creates a powerful focal point when placed against a neutral, dark background like charcoal.
Is #e29501 readable on white or black?
#e29501 has a 2.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.53:1 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.