Gamboge
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Gamboge is a saturated, loud orange that commands immediate attention. This high-energy tone functions best as an accent color rather than a background. Pair it with deep charcoal to balance its intensity. Because the hex code #e49b0f provides high contrast, black text remains legible over it, which makes this shade a smart choice for bold buttons and call-to-action elements.
Questions about Gamboge
What is the hex code for Gamboge?
Gamboge is #e49b0f. In RGB that is rgb(228, 155, 15), in HSL hsl(39, 88%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 93%, 11%.
What colors pair well with Gamboge #e49b0f?
Is Gamboge readable on white or black?
Gamboge has a 2.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.99:1 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.