#E84E22 Hex Color
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This high-intensity orange-red commands immediate attention. Because #e84e22 is so saturated, it works best as a 10% accent color rather than a primary background to avoid overwhelming the eye. Pair this shade with cool grays or deep charcoal to ground its aggressive energy. For accessibility, this hex code provides enough contrast for readable black text, making it a reliable choice for call-to-action buttons.
Questions about #e84e22
What is #e84e22 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e84e22 is rgb(232, 78, 34), in HSL hsl(13, 81%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 66%, 85%, 9%.
What are the best practices for using #e84e22 in interface design?
Use #e84e22 sparingly to maintain impact. Because of its extreme saturation, it dominates any layout; limit it to 10% of your visual design, such as for a specific button or icon, to avoid overwhelming the viewer or causing visual fatigue.
Which colors effectively ground the high intensity of #e84e22?
Ground #e84e22 by pairing it with charcoal or deep slate tones, which contrast its warmth without competing for attention. Avoid pairing it with other high-saturation warm colors, which can create a jarring and difficult viewing experience for the user.
Is #e84e22 readable on white or black?
#e84e22 has a 3.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.54:1 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.