#E85D3A Hex Color
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#e85d3a is an intense, saturated orange-red that demands immediate attention. Because of its high energy, it works best as a punchy accent color rather than a dominant background. Pair it with deep charcoals to make the hue pop without overpowering your layout. The hex code for this vivid shade is #e85d3a. It remains readable for UI text against black, though use it sparingly to avoid visual fatigue.
Questions about #e85d3a
What is #e85d3a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e85d3a is rgb(232, 93, 58), in HSL hsl(12, 79%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 75%, 9%.
What colors pair best with #e85d3a?
Is #e85d3a suitable for UI design text?
Using #e85d3a as primary text is generally not recommended due to accessibility concerns regarding contrast ratios. It performs significantly better as a vibrant call-to-action button or a small graphic highlight where its saturation can effectively draw the user's eye.
Is #e85d3a readable on white or black?
#e85d3a has a 3.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.05:1 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.