#E7674A Hex Color
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#e7674a is a blazing, saturated orange-red with high energy and intensity. It demands attention, making it perfect for call-to-action buttons or accent elements that need to pop against neutral backgrounds. While strong, it provides enough contrast for black text to remain legible. Use this hex code sparingly as a 10 percent highlight rather than a dominant background color to avoid overwhelming your UI design.
Questions about #e7674a
What is #e7674a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e7674a is rgb(231, 103, 74), in HSL hsl(11, 77%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 68%, 9%.
How should I use #e7674a in interface design?
#e7674a is an intense, high-energy hue that functions best as a focused accent rather than a background. Use it for critical call-to-action buttons, notification badges, or small iconography that requires immediate user attention against neutral or dark surfaces.
What colors pair well with #e7674a for a balanced palette?
This vibrant shade balances beautifully when paired with charcoal or deep neutral grays, which allow the orange-red to pop without causing visual strain. For a softer approach, try cooling it down with muted teals or slate blues to create sophisticated contrast.
Is #e7674a readable on white or black?
#e7674a has a 3.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.43:1 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.