#E58A42 Hex Color
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This saturated, warm orange is punchy and energetic, making it an ideal choice for high-impact accents in youth-focused branding or sports apparel. Because it sits comfortably in the mid-range of lightness, black text stands out with excellent contrast against it. The hex code for this lively shade is #e58a42. Use it sparingly, as its intensity can overpower more subtle design elements when used as a full-page background.
Questions about #e58a42
What is #e58a42 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e58a42 is rgb(229, 138, 66), in HSL hsl(27, 76%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 71%, 10%.
What is the best way to use #e58a42 in a design?
Because #e58a42 is highly saturated and intense, it works best as a punchy accent color rather than a background. Use it sparingly against charcoal or dark backgrounds to maintain high readability and visual impact for your audience.
Is #e58a42 readable on white or black?
#e58a42 has a 2.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.04:1 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.