#E75701 Hex Color
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High-intensity and saturated, #e75701 commands immediate attention. This fiery tone is best used as a 10% accent color for calls to action or UI highlights, as it can overwhelm large backgrounds. It pairs well with charcoal or dark navy for high-contrast legibility. The hex code for this bold orange is #e75701, which remains legible with black text even at smaller sizes.
Questions about #e75701
What is #e75701 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e75701 is rgb(231, 87, 1), in HSL hsl(22, 99%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 62%, 100%, 9%.
How should I effectively use #e75701 in a UI design?
Use #e75701 strictly as a high-impact accent color for primary call-to-action buttons or small visual highlights. Because this tone is so intense, it can easily overwhelm your interface if applied to large backgrounds or broad layout sections.
Is #e75701 readable on white or black?
#e75701 has a 3.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.76:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.