#E3835A Hex Color
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This mid-tone orange radiates a friendly warmth, ideal for playful branding or seasonal marketing. Because it possesses strong saturation, use #e3835a as a 10% accent color rather than a dominant background to avoid overwhelming viewers. It pairs beautifully with deep charcoals for a modern, high-contrast look. If you need help with mixing orange, remember that black text provides the best readability against this hex code.
Questions about #e3835a
What is #e3835a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3835a is rgb(227, 131, 90), in HSL hsl(18, 71%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 60%, 11%.
How should I use #e3835a effectively in a layout?
Apply #e3835a as a vibrant 10% accent color rather than a large background to avoid overwhelming your composition. It creates a balanced, modern visual impact when contrasted against deep charcoal or very dark neutral text.
Is #e3835a easy to read with text overlays?
Standard black text provides the highest readability against #e3835a due to its mid-tone saturation and warmth. If your design requires white text, ensure your font weight is heavy and bold to maintain accessibility standards on this orange.
Is #e3835a readable on white or black?
#e3835a has a 2.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.66:1 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.