#E69F52 Hex Color
A warm, mellow orange with inviting energy
#e69f52 is a mellow, medium-saturation orange that balances warmth with a soft, inviting undertone. Because it sits comfortably in the mid-tones, it avoids being too neon or too muddy, making it useful as a supporting background color. Pair this hex code with dark teal for a striking contrast, or use it alongside cream to maintain accessibility for black text. It functions best as an accent in youth-focused branding.
Questions about #e69f52
What is #e69f52 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e69f52 is rgb(230, 159, 82), in HSL hsl(31, 75%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 64%, 10%.
What colors pair best with #e69f52 for a balanced design?
Pair #e69f52 with dark teal to create a striking, professional contrast that anchors the warmth of the orange. Alternatively, use cream or off-white backgrounds to keep the design feeling light and accessible while maintaining good readability for your text.
Is #e69f52 readable on white or black?
#e69f52 has a 2.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.44:1 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.