#E2A543 Hex Color
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#e2a543 is a saturated, warm golden-orange with strong yellow undertones. It projects a playful energy that works best as a vibrant accent color rather than a large background, where it can become overwhelming. Pair this hex code with deep charcoal or navy for high-contrast, readable typography. It shines in creative branding and seasonal designs, offering excellent accessibility for black text.
Questions about #e2a543
What is #e2a543 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e2a543 is rgb(226, 165, 67), in HSL hsl(37, 73%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 70%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e2a543 for design projects?
Is #e2a543 suitable for text usage?
This golden-orange is generally too light for white backgrounds and can be difficult to read. It functions much better as an accent for buttons, icons, or graphic elements rather than body text or primary typography.
Is #e2a543 readable on white or black?
#e2a543 has a 2.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.69:1 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.