#E2A20D Hex Color
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The hex code #e2a20d is a saturated golden orange with warm yellow undertones and a bright, energetic finish. It suggests optimism, creativity, and opportunity, making it effective for food branding, sports graphics, sale messaging, and autumn themes. Use it as an accent beside navy or charcoal rather than a full-page background. Black text reads clearly on this color.
Questions about #e2a20d
What is #e2a20d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e2a20d is rgb(226, 162, 13), in HSL hsl(42, 89%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 94%, 11%.
Which colors pair well with #e2a20d?
Is #e2a20d a warm or cool color?
The #e2a20d hex color reads warm because its saturated orange-gold base leans toward yellow rather than green or blue. Its bright finish feels energetic and optimistic, making it useful when a design needs warmth, visibility, or a celebratory accent.
Is #e2a20d readable on white or black?
#e2a20d has a 2.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.40:1 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.