#E66500 Hex Color
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This saturated orange commands attention with its intense, high-energy presence. Because of its visual weight, #e66500 functions best as a sharp 10% accent rather than a background color. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal grays for a modern, industrial aesthetic. The hex code #e66500 meets WCAG AA standards for black text contrast, making it a reliable choice for buttons and call-to-action elements.
Questions about #e66500
What is #e66500 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e66500 is rgb(230, 101, 0), in HSL hsl(26, 100%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 56%, 100%, 10%.
How should I use #e66500 in my designs?
Because #e66500 carries significant visual weight, reserve it for small, high-impact elements like call-to-action buttons or navigation highlights rather than large backgrounds. It works best as a sharp 10% accent that draws the eye immediately without overwhelming your layout.
What colors pair well with #e66500?
Deep, neutral tones provide the necessary grounding to balance this vibrant orange. Try pairing #e66500 with a dark charcoal to create a clean, modern, industrial aesthetic that emphasizes the intensity of the orange while keeping the overall design legible and sophisticated.
Is #e66500 readable on white or black?
#e66500 has a 3.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.22:1 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.