#E49F13 Hex Color
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#e49f13 is a bright, warm orange with strong saturation and a golden-yellow undertone. Its glowing energy suggests optimism, independence, creativity, and fun, making it effective for food branding, sports graphics, safety signage, and autumn campaigns. Use it as a focused accent beside navy or charcoal, while black text remains highly readable. The hex code is #e49f13.
Questions about #e49f13
What is #e49f13 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e49f13 is rgb(228, 159, 19), in HSL hsl(40, 85%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 92%, 11%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e49f13?
Is #e49f13 warm or cool?
#e49f13 reads as a warm color because its saturated orange base leans toward golden yellow, which gives it more visual heat and energy than a blue-shifted hue; use it when a design needs an optimistic, lively accent.
Is #e49f13 readable on white or black?
#e49f13 has a 2.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.26:1 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.