#E2A11D Hex Color
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This glowing mustard-orange is high in saturation, making it an energetic choice for attention-grabbing accents or call-to-action buttons. Because it carries significant visual weight, use #e2a11d sparingly as a 10% accent color rather than a large background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal grays to maintain strong readability. The hex code for this bold, warm shade is #e2a11d.
Questions about #e2a11d
What is #e2a11d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e2a11d is rgb(226, 161, 29), in HSL hsl(40, 77%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 87%, 11%.
When should I use #e2a11d in my UI projects?
Because #e2a11d carries significant visual weight, it is best applied sparingly as a 10% accent color for call-to-action buttons or highlights. Using it too broadly can easily overwhelm a layout, so keep it limited to small, interactive elements.
What colors pair well with #e2a11d?
This warm shade balances effectively against deep charcoal or near-black grays to maintain strong readability and visual contrast. You can also pair it with soft blues or teals if you need a complementary scheme that feels less intense.
Is #e2a11d readable on white or black?
#e2a11d has a 2.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.34:1 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.