#E68500 Hex Color
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#e68500 is a high-intensity orange that demands immediate attention. Because of its extreme saturation, this shade is best used sparingly as a UI accent or call-to-action button rather than a background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoals or slate grays for a balanced, modern look. The hex code for this bold color is #e68500.
Questions about #e68500
What is #e68500 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e68500 is rgb(230, 133, 0), in HSL hsl(35, 100%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 100%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e68500 in a UI design?
Should #e68500 be used for background elements?
Avoid using #e68500 for large backgrounds because its intense saturation can quickly cause eye fatigue and overwhelm your users. Instead, reserve this bold shade for critical interface elements like primary buttons, notification badges, or important links where you need to draw the eye immediately.
Is #e68500 readable on white or black?
#e68500 has a 2.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.71:1 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.