#E6A01E Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
Bright and warm, #e6a01e is a saturated orange with a glowing finish and lively energy. It brings optimism, independence, and adventure to food branding, sports graphics, construction safety, and autumn campaigns. Use it as a bold accent with navy or charcoal; black text remains highly readable over it. The hex code is #e6a01e.
Questions about #e6a01e
What is #e6a01e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e6a01e is rgb(230, 160, 30), in HSL hsl(39, 80%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 87%, 10%.
Which colors pair well with #e6a01e?
The strongest pairings for #e6a01e are navy, charcoal, deep teal, and off-white, which balance its bright warmth, add visual structure, and keep the overall palette clear for branding, interfaces, and promotional graphics. Use #e6a01e as an accent and a darker partner for structure and readable text.
Does #e6a01e read as warm or cool?
#e6a01e reads as a warm, saturated orange because its red and green values greatly outweigh its blue component. The resulting golden cast feels energetic and optimistic, making it effective for highlights, calls to action, seasonal graphics, and adventurous visual themes.
Is #e6a01e readable on white or black?
#e6a01e has a 2.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.41:1 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.