#E45826 Hex Color
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A high-octane red-orange, #e45826 commands immediate attention. It leans toward yellow, giving it an aggressive, hot character. Reserve this shade for high-impact UI elements like call-to-action buttons or urgent alerts. Avoid using it as a large background, as its intensity overwhelms the eye. For the best legibility, pair it with black text, which maintains a sufficient 5.7:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #e45826
What is #e45826 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e45826 is rgb(228, 88, 38), in HSL hsl(16, 78%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 83%, 11%.
How can I use #e45826 effectively in a UI design?
Use #e45826 sparingly for high-impact elements like alert badges or call-to-action buttons rather than large background areas. Its extreme intensity can overwhelm users if overused, so balance it with neutral tones like charcoal for text or borders to maintain legibility.
Does #e45826 pair well with other colors?
Is #e45826 readable on white or black?
#e45826 has a 3.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.72:1 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.