#E48D22 Hex Color
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Saturated and mid-dark, this orange glows like ripe pumpkin with a warm amber undertone. It grabs attention fast, so #e48d22 works best as an accent for buttons, badges, and sports branding rather than a full background. Deep teal and charcoal flatter its heat better than plain white, which can wash it out. The hex code #e48d22 also holds strong contrast behind black text.
Questions about #e48d22
What is #e48d22 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e48d22 is rgb(228, 141, 34), in HSL hsl(33, 78%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 85%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e48d22?
Deep teal, charcoal, and espresso brown balance #e48d22 without dulling its warmth. Skip large white fields next to it, since white makes this orange read thin, while dark backgrounds keep it rich.
Is #e48d22 readable on white or black?
#e48d22 has a 2.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.13:1 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.