#E65E00 Hex Color
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#e65e00 is a saturated, bright orange with strong red undertones and a warm, energetic presence. Its high chroma feels bold and attention-grabbing, making it effective for calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and safety accents. It can overpower large backgrounds, so use the hex code #e65e00 selectively with black text for readable small copy.
Questions about #e65e00
What is #e65e00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e65e00 is rgb(230, 94, 0), in HSL hsl(25, 100%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 59%, 100%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e65e00?
#e65e00 pairs well with navy, charcoal, cream, and muted blue-green tones because their darker or softer values temper its high saturation without competing for attention in layouts or interfaces where strong hierarchy matters. Keep the orange for buttons, headlines, or small visual anchors.
Can #e65e00 support black text?
Yes, black text has about a 6.0:1 contrast ratio on #e65e00, clearing the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1 for normal body text and making this orange suitable behind small copy in accessible interface layouts. Confirm the result at the final font size and weight.
Is #e65e00 readable on white or black?
#e65e00 has a 3.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.96:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.