#E68551 Hex Color
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The hex code #e68551 is a warm, medium-light orange with enough saturation for energy without looking fluorescent. Its soft red undertone supports optimism and creativity in food packaging, youth branding, autumn themes, and safety accents. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal, while black text remains highly legible at about 7.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #e68551
What is #e68551 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e68551 is rgb(230, 133, 81), in HSL hsl(21, 75%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 65%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e68551 in a design palette?
#e68551 pairs well with navy for stronger contrast, while charcoal and warm cream create a steadier palette, making this orange useful as a supporting color or accent rather than a full-page background.
Is #e68551 readable on white or black?
#e68551 has a 2.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.83:1 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.