#E5A02A Hex Color
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Fresh and glowing, #e5a02a is a warm, saturated orange with strong golden-yellow undertones. Its medium lightness brings optimism and energy without the harshness of neon shades. The hex code #e5a02a works well for food packaging, sports graphics, autumn campaigns, and safety accents. Use black text for readable small body copy, but keep it as a supporting color rather than a full-page background.
Questions about #e5a02a
What is #e5a02a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5a02a is rgb(229, 160, 42), in HSL hsl(38, 78%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 82%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e5a02a?
Deep navy, charcoal, and muted teal pair well with #e5a02a because their darker or cooler values balance its warm golden intensity without competing for attention across interfaces and print work. Use navy for polished contrast and muted teal for a livelier palette.
Where does #e5a02a work best in a palette?
#e5a02a works best as a supporting tone or focused accent in food, sports, autumn, and youth-oriented designs, where its saturated warmth can energize key areas without making the whole composition feel loud. Use it for buttons, badges, packaging details, or large display type against darker neutrals.
Is #e5a02a readable on white or black?
#e5a02a has a 2.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.39:1 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.