#E47C04 Hex Color
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Bright and strongly saturated, #e47c04 is a warm orange with a golden, slightly earthy cast. Its high energy suits calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and autumn accents. Use the hex code #e47c04 as a focused accent rather than a full-page background. Black text reads clearly on it, meeting WCAG AA contrast for body copy.
Questions about #e47c04
What is #e47c04 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e47c04 is rgb(228, 124, 4), in HSL hsl(32, 97%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 98%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e47c04?
#e47c04 pairs well with navy, charcoal, and warm neutrals, which temper its strong orange energy. Muted teal or blue-green can also create lively complementary contrast, while the orange works best as an accent rather than a full-page background.
Is #e47c04 a warm or cool color?
#e47c04 is a warm, strongly saturated orange because its hue leans toward yellow, giving it a golden, slightly earthy cast. It feels energetic and inviting in calls to action, sports graphics, food packaging, and autumn-themed designs.
Is #e47c04 readable on white or black?
#e47c04 has a 2.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.18:1 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.