#E5A83A Hex Color
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This golden orange sits firmly in a warm, saturated range. The hex code #e5a83a functions best as a striking accent rather than a large background area. Because this shade is quite intense, it pairs well with deep charcoal or matte black. Standard black text creates a 10.0:1 contrast ratio against this tone, ensuring your designs remain legible and fully accessible.
Questions about #e5a83a
What is #e5a83a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5a83a is rgb(229, 168, 58), in HSL hsl(39, 77%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 75%, 10%.
What colors pair best with #e5a83a in a design layout?
#e5a83a works most effectively when paired with deep, neutral tones like charcoal, slate gray, or matte black. These dark colors ground the intensity of the golden orange, preventing it from overwhelming your composition while maintaining a clean, professional aesthetic.
Is #e5a83a a good choice for text or large backgrounds?
This color is best suited as a bold accent rather than a main background or for body text. Due to its high saturation and intensity, it can easily cause visual fatigue if used across large areas or as a primary color for long-form reading.
Is #e5a83a readable on white or black?
#e5a83a has a 2.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.99:1 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.