#E38931 Hex Color
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With its high saturation and medium-light value, #e38931 is a warm orange that feels lively without becoming harsh. Its mellow golden undertone supports optimism, creativity, and a sense of adventure. Use this hex code for food packaging, sports graphics, autumn campaigns, or safety accents. Black text reaches about 7.9:1 contrast, supporting readable body copy.
Questions about #e38931
What is #e38931 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e38931 is rgb(227, 137, 49), in HSL hsl(30, 76%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 78%, 11%.
What text color works best on #e38931?
Black text works best on #e38931, reaching about a 7.9:1 contrast ratio and meeting WCAG AA for body text. White text has much weaker contrast, so reserve it for large display type or avoid it.
What colors pair well with #e38931?
What mood does #e38931 create?
The medium-light, highly saturated orange of #e38931 creates an upbeat, outgoing mood with a mellow golden edge. It suits food and beverage branding, youth campaigns, autumn artwork, and sports designs that need visible energy.
Is #e38931 readable on white or black?
#e38931 has a 2.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.88:1 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.