#E55B20 Hex Color

A bright, high-energy red-orange

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The hex code #e55b20 is a saturated red-orange with strong warmth and bright, energetic presence. Its vivid intensity suits calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and small accents more than full-page backgrounds. Pair it with navy or charcoal for control. Black text reaches about 5.8:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.

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What is #e55b20 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #e55b20 is rgb(229, 91, 32), in HSL hsl(18, 79%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 86%, 10%.

What colors pair well with #e55b20?

#e55b20 pairs well with navy, charcoal, and muted blue-green because these darker, cooler tones control its warm saturation without competing for attention. Use those pairings to give bold buttons, packaging panels, or sports graphics a more balanced visual hierarchy.

Is #e55b20 readable on white or black?

#e55b20 has a 3.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.84:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.

#E55B20 Hex Color

A bright, high-energy red-orange

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