#E59D15 Hex Color
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A saturated, medium-light orange, #e59d15 has golden-yellow undertones and a lively, sunlit presence. It brings energy and optimism to calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and autumn palettes, but can overwhelm as a full-page background. Use it as a focused accent with deep navy or charcoal; black text remains highly legible, with about 9.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #e59d15.
Questions about #e59d15
What is #e59d15 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e59d15 is rgb(229, 157, 21), in HSL hsl(39, 83%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 91%, 10%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e59d15?
Navy and charcoal provide strong, grounded contrast with #e59d15, while muted sage or terracotta can support its autumn warmth without competing with its saturated golden-orange character. Use them for text, borders, or secondary surfaces.
Is #e59d15 a warm or cool color?
#e59d15 reads as a warm orange because its hue leans toward golden yellow rather than red or blue. Its saturated, sunlit character suits energetic interfaces, autumn palettes, food packaging, and designs that need a cheerful visual accent.
Does #e59d15 work with black text?
Yes, #e59d15 supports highly legible black text, with roughly a 9.2:1 contrast ratio, which exceeds WCAG AA thresholds for normal text. Still check the exact rendered colors and font size in your final interface.
Is #e59d15 readable on white or black?
#e59d15 has a 2.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.16:1 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.