#E5945E Hex Color
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This mellow pastel orange feels friendly and approachable without overwhelming the viewer. Because it is highly readable against black text, the hex code #e5945e works well as a background color for UI designs or branding. It pairs nicely with deep charcoal grays or slate blues for a balanced, modern look. Use this shade sparingly as an accent rather than a full page background to maintain visual interest.
Questions about #e5945e
What is #e5945e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5945e is rgb(229, 148, 94), in HSL hsl(24, 72%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 59%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e5945e in a design?
#e5945e creates a sophisticated, balanced aesthetic when paired with deep charcoal or cool slate blue. These high-contrast neutrals ground the warmth of the orange, making it perfect for modern web interfaces or professional brand accents.
Is #e5945e readable on white or black?
#e5945e has a 2.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.72:1 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.