#E48414 Hex Color
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#e48414 is a punchy, high-intensity orange with serious saturation. Because of its high visibility, this hue functions best as a call-to-action button or a small graphic accent rather than a full background. Pair it with deep charcoal or navy to maximize contrast and impact. The hex code for this bold, warm color is #e48414, and it offers excellent legibility when used with black text.
Questions about #e48414
What is #e48414 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e48414 is rgb(228, 132, 20), in HSL hsl(32, 84%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 91%, 11%.
How can I balance the high intensity of #e48414 in a layout?
Is #e48414 suitable for body text or large blocks?
It is generally not recommended for large blocks of text because the high saturation can cause eye fatigue and readability issues. Stick to using it for UI elements where you need high contrast against dark or muted backgrounds.
Is #e48414 readable on white or black?
#e48414 has a 2.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.60:1 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.