#E6A200 Hex Color
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This bold, saturated golden orange demands attention. Because it is highly visible, the hex code #e6a200 works best as an accent color in branding or sports design rather than a full background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep navy or charcoal grays to ground its intensity. Since it offers strong contrast against black text, it remains a legible choice for small, important UI elements.
Questions about #e6a200
What is #e6a200 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e6a200 is rgb(230, 162, 0), in HSL hsl(42, 100%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 100%, 10%.
What colors pair best with the #e6a200 golden orange?
Is #e6a200 readable on white or black?
#e6a200 has a 2.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.53:1 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.