#E59F12 Hex Color
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This golden orange is highly saturated with strong yellow undertones, radiating a warm and energetic glow. Because it commands attention, #e59f12 works best as a high-impact accent color rather than a primary background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoals or navy blues, providing excellent contrast. Black text reads clearly on this shade, meeting accessibility standards for small, legible body copy.
Questions about #e59f12
What is #e59f12 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e59f12 is rgb(229, 159, 18), in HSL hsl(40, 85%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 92%, 10%.
What colors pair best with #e59f12?
Is #e59f12 suitable for text?
While #e59f12 is highly readable against black text, it is generally too vibrant to use as a primary color for large blocks of copy. It performs most effectively as an accent for call-to-action buttons or small, important UI elements where visibility is essential.
Is #e59f12 readable on white or black?
#e59f12 has a 2.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.29:1 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.