#E8720C Hex Color
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Not a soft pumpkin tone, this orange burns loud and saturated without tipping into neon. #e8720c carries real heat, so it earns its spot as a small accent on calls to action and sport branding rather than a full background. Black text clears WCAG AA on it, and deep navy keeps the fire in check.
Questions about #e8720c
What is #e8720c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e8720c is rgb(232, 114, 12), in HSL hsl(28, 90%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 51%, 95%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e8720c?
Deep navy and charcoal hold this orange in check, while cream softens it for autumn themes. For a sharper contrast, teal sits opposite on the wheel and works in sport and youth branding.
Is #e8720c readable on white or black?
#e8720c has a 3.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.84:1 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.