#E79300 Hex Color
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#e79300 is a saturated, bright orange with golden yellow undertones and a warm, energetic presence. Its bold intensity suits calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and autumn accents. Use it as a focused accent beside navy or charcoal rather than a full interface background. Black text reads clearly on this color, meeting WCAG AA contrast needs. The hex code is #e79300.
Questions about #e79300
What is #e79300 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e79300 is rgb(231, 147, 0), in HSL hsl(38, 100%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 100%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e79300?
Navy and charcoal create strong, balanced contrast with #e79300, while muted cream or warm beige can soften its energy; use the orange as an accent and keep supporting colors restrained for a focused palette.
Where does #e79300 work best in design?
Use #e79300 as a focused accent for calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and autumn-themed layouts. Its saturated orange brings warmth and urgency, but large background areas can feel intense, so pair it with calm neutrals or deep blue.
Is #e79300 readable on white or black?
#e79300 has a 2.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.57:1 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.