#E49002 Hex Color
Bold golden orange, rich and energetic
Bold and highly saturated, #e49002 is a warm golden orange with a rich yellow undertone and enough depth to avoid looking pastel. Its energy suits calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and autumn palettes. Use it as a small accent against navy or charcoal rather than a full-page background. The hex code #e49002 supports clear black text with about 8.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #e49002
What is #e49002 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e49002 is rgb(228, 144, 2), in HSL hsl(38, 98%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 99%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e49002?
Navy and charcoal pair well with #e49002, giving its warm golden orange a strong, grounded backdrop while preserving its energy; use the saturated hue as an accent for buttons, labels, food packaging, sports graphics, or autumn-inspired palettes.
Is #e49002 readable on white or black?
#e49002 has a 2.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.28:1 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.