#E79050 Hex Color
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This medium-toned orange is friendly and energetic without being neon. Because of its approachable warmth, #e79050 works best as a primary accent or a secondary color in illustrations. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep teals or muted charcoals. The hex code for this shade is #e79050, and it provides enough contrast for black text to remain legible even at smaller sizes.
Questions about #e79050
What is #e79050 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e79050 is rgb(231, 144, 80), in HSL hsl(25, 76%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 65%, 9%.
What color schemes complement #e79050 best?
#e79050 pairs naturally with deep teal or muted charcoal to balance its warmth without overwhelming the design. These combinations allow the orange to pop as a primary accent while keeping the overall layout grounded and readable.
Is #e79050 readable on white or black?
#e79050 has a 2.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.50:1 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.