#E88A26 Hex Color
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This intense, saturated orange commands immediate attention. Because it focuses the eye, the hex code #e88a26 works best as an accent color for calls to action or sports branding. Avoid using it as a dominant background, as the intensity can overwhelm layouts. Black text maintains excellent legibility over this color with an 8.1:1 contrast ratio, making it a reliable choice for high-visibility UI elements.
Questions about #e88a26
What is #e88a26 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e88a26 is rgb(232, 138, 38), in HSL hsl(31, 81%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 84%, 9%.
How should I use #e88a26 in UI design?
This high-intensity orange excels as a focused accent for call-to-action buttons, alerts, or interactive elements that need to pop. Due to its saturation, avoid applying #e88a26 to large background surfaces as it quickly becomes overwhelming and tires the eyes.
Is #e88a26 readable on white or black?
#e88a26 has a 2.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.09:1 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.