#E68E1C Hex Color
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Loud, beaming orange with a golden amber core. The hex code #e68e1c is saturated enough to grab attention yet mellow enough for larger blocks, think autumn banners, sports branding, or calls to action. It flatters deep teal and charcoal more than plain white, which can wash it out. Black text hits about 8.3:1 contrast here, so body copy stays readable.
Questions about #e68e1c
What is #e68e1c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e68e1c is rgb(230, 142, 28), in HSL hsl(34, 80%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 88%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e68e1c?
Deep teal and charcoal make #e68e1c feel richer than pairing it with white, which tends to wash it out. For a warmer palette, try burgundy or earthy brown tones.
Is #e68e1c readable on white or black?
#e68e1c has a 2.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.25:1 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.