#E2A35D Hex Color
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This golden-orange offers a glowing, warm presence with strong yellow undertones. It works best as an accent or secondary color rather than a dominant background, where it risks overwhelming the layout. When paired with deep charcoal or slate blue, it provides excellent contrast. The hex code for this shade is #e2a35d, which remains legible with black text for accessible, high-contrast designs.
Questions about #e2a35d
What is #e2a35d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e2a35d is rgb(226, 163, 93), in HSL hsl(32, 70%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 59%, 11%.
What colors pair best with #e2a35d for a balanced design?
This golden orange pairs beautifully with deep charcoal or dark slate blue to create high-contrast, professional layouts. Using these darker tones grounds the brightness of #e2a35d, preventing it from overwhelming the visual composition of your project.
Is #e2a35d readable on white or black?
#e2a35d has a 2.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.63:1 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.