#E88234 Hex Color
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#e88234 is a bold, high-energy orange with a saturated warmth that demands attention. Because it is intense, use it sparingly as a 10% accent color rather than a main background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal grays to ground its flamboyance. The hex code #e88234 offers enough contrast for legible black text, making it a reliable choice for buttons or notification badges in UI design.
Questions about #e88234
What is #e88234 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e88234 is rgb(232, 130, 52), in HSL hsl(26, 80%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 78%, 9%.
How should I use #e88234 in UI design?
#e88234 is quite intense, so keep it to small UI elements like buttons or notification badges. Because it draws immediate attention, using it sparingly against a neutral background like charcoal prevents the design from feeling overwhelmed or chaotic.
Does #e88234 work well with black text?
#e88234 offers sufficient contrast to make standard black text highly readable. This makes it a reliable choice for call-to-action buttons where you need to combine high visibility with clear, legible typography for your users.
Is #e88234 readable on white or black?
#e88234 has a 2.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.67:1 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.