#E58D48 Hex Color
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Close to a ripe pumpkin, this warm, mellow orange carries an earthy undertone. The hex code #e58d48 has moderate saturation, so it reads easygoing and optimistic, a fit for food, sports, and autumn branding. Use it as an accent or supporting tone; as a full background it can turn muddy. Deep teal flatters it best. Black text on #e58d48 hits about 8.2:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #e58d48
What is #e58d48 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e58d48 is rgb(229, 141, 72), in HSL hsl(26, 75%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 69%, 10%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e58d48?
Deep teal and dark charcoal make #e58d48 stand out, since cool neighbors play off its warmth. Pale backgrounds flatten it, so anchor it with darker tones instead.
Is #e58d48 readable on white or black?
#e58d48 has a 2.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.23:1 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.