#E8694C Hex Color
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#e8694c is a high-energy, saturated red with strong warmth that demands attention. Because it is so loud, use it sparingly as a 10% accent rather than a full background. This color works best for calls to action or alert indicators. For more muted options, check out other shades of brown. Black text provides excellent readability against this hex code.
Questions about #e8694c
What is #e8694c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e8694c is rgb(232, 105, 76), in HSL hsl(11, 77%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 67%, 9%.
How should I effectively use #e8694c in web design?
Apply #e8694c sparingly as a high-impact accent, such as for conversion buttons or essential alert notifications, rather than using it for large background areas. Because it commands so much attention, keep it to roughly 10% of your total interface layout.
Is #e8694c readable on white or black?
#e8694c has a 3.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.55:1 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.