#E36A4A Hex Color

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#e36a4a is a saturated, warm red-orange with a bright, mellow surface and strong visual energy. The hex code #e36a4a works well as a small accent, call-to-action color, or highlight against pale neutrals. It brings urgency and passion to food, sports, sales, and entertainment designs. Black text reaches about 6.4:1 contrast here, meeting WCAG AA for body text.

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What is #e36a4a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #e36a4a is rgb(227, 106, 74), in HSL hsl(13, 73%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 67%, 11%.

What colors pair well with #e36a4a?

#e36a4a pairs well with charcoal, deep navy, and pale blue-gray, which temper its warm saturation without competing for attention. Cream and muted sage can also soften its intensity in brand palettes, packaging, or editorial layouts.

Is #e36a4a readable on white or black?

#e36a4a has a 3.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.42:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.

#E36A4A Hex Color

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