#E3822D Hex Color
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This high-chroma orange packs a serious visual punch. Because it is so saturated, #e3822d works best as a small accent or call-to-action button rather than a full background, which can overwhelm the eye. It pairs cleanly with deep charcoal or navy for a modern contrast. Black text provides excellent readability over this hex code, meeting all accessibility standards for small body text.
Questions about #e3822d
What is #e3822d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3822d is rgb(227, 130, 45), in HSL hsl(28, 76%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 80%, 11%.
How do I balance the intensity of #e3822d in a design layout?
Is #e3822d readable on white or black?
#e3822d has a 2.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.49:1 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.