#E79150 Hex Color
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A mellow, mid-light orange with moderate saturation, #e79150 reads warm and easygoing rather than loud. It works best as a supporting tone or accent, and looks richer against deep teal or charcoal than against plain white. Food packaging, sports branding, and autumn themes suit it well. Black text passes AA on top at about 8.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #e79150
What is #e79150 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e79150 is rgb(231, 145, 80), in HSL hsl(26, 76%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 65%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e79150?
Deep teal and charcoal make #e79150 feel grounded and rich. Creams and warm browns push it toward a cozy autumn look, while navy adds crisp contrast.
Is #e79150 readable on white or black?
#e79150 has a 2.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.56:1 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.