#E68947 Hex Color
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This warm, mellow orange carries a high-energy saturation that leans toward autumn leaves and sunset hues. Because it pairs best with dark charcoal or deep navy for contrast, use #e68947 as a bold accent rather than a dominant background. It is highly readable with black text, making it a functional choice for buttons or safety highlights where legibility matters. The hex code for this shade is #e68947.
Questions about #e68947
What is #e68947 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e68947 is rgb(230, 137, 71), in HSL hsl(25, 76%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 69%, 10%.
What colors pair best with #e68947 in a design scheme?
Is #e68947 suitable for text-heavy layouts?
While #e68947 is highly readable against black text, it is generally too aggressive for large blocks of copy. Reserve this color for call-to-action buttons, specific UI highlights, or decorative accents where you need to draw the eye immediately.
Is #e68947 readable on white or black?
#e68947 has a 2.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.03:1 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.