#E6A21C Hex Color
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#e6a21c is a bold, golden orange with high saturation that commands immediate attention. Because it leans heavily into yellow undertones, it feels energetic and warm rather than earthy. This shade works best as a punchy accent rather than a background color. Pair it with deep charcoal or navy to make the hue pop. The hex code for this vivid orange is #e6a21c.
Questions about #e6a21c
What is #e6a21c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e6a21c is rgb(230, 162, 28), in HSL hsl(40, 80%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 88%, 10%.
How can I use #e6a21c effectively in a color scheme?
Is #e6a21c readable on white or black?
#e6a21c has a 2.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.54:1 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.