#E39228 Hex Color
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#e39228 is a fairly saturated, warm orange with a mellow golden cast and enough brightness to feel lively. Its optimistic, adventurous character suits food packaging, sports graphics, construction safety, youth campaigns, and autumn themes. Use the hex code as a strong accent or supporting tone, with black text for readable small labels.
Questions about #e39228
What is #e39228 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e39228 is rgb(227, 146, 40), in HSL hsl(34, 77%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 82%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e39228?
#e39228 pairs well with charcoal, navy, and muted teal because those darker or cooler tones steady its warm, saturated energy without competing for attention, making them useful for text, borders, panels, or larger areas beside orange accents.
Where does #e39228 work best in a design?
#e39228 works best as an accent, call-to-action color, or bold display element in food, sports, youth, and safety-focused designs, where its warm saturation adds energy without requiring the whole layout to carry a bright orange background.
Is #e39228 readable on white or black?
#e39228 has a 2.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.40:1 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.