#E2A02D Hex Color
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#e2a02d is a warm, glowing mustard orange that commands attention without being neon. Because of its high saturation, it works best as a punchy accent color rather than a large background. Pair this shade with dark charcoal or deep navy for a balanced, modern look. The hex code for this energetic tone is #e2a02d. With a 9.3:1 contrast ratio against black text, it offers excellent readability for fine details.
Questions about #e2a02d
What is #e2a02d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e2a02d is rgb(226, 160, 45), in HSL hsl(38, 76%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 80%, 11%.
How do I balance #e2a02d in a color palette?
Is #e2a02d readable on white or black?
#e2a02d has a 2.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.29:1 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.