#E59C2F Hex Color
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Less red than a classic orange, #e59c2f leans golden and honeyed. Its mid lightness and strong saturation keep it warm but mellow, so it reads friendly instead of loud. Black text clears contrast rules easily on this hex code, which makes it workable for buttons and badges. Best spent as an accent, since large fields turn heavy. Pair it with deep navy for extra punch.
Questions about #e59c2f
What is #e59c2f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e59c2f is rgb(229, 156, 47), in HSL hsl(36, 78%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 79%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e59c2f?
Deep navy makes #e59c2f look brighter and cleaner, while charcoal grounds it for interface work. Cream softens it for autumn or food branding, but plain white can wash it out.
Is #e59c2f readable on white or black?
#e59c2f has a 2.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.12:1 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.