#E89F0C Hex Color

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Warm and highly saturated, #e89f0c has golden yellow undertones and a bright, glowing finish. Its energetic character suggests optimism, adventure, and creative fun, making it effective for food branding, sports graphics, autumn campaigns, and safety accents. Use it as a focused accent with navy or charcoal; black text remains highly legible on this color. The hex code is #e89f0c.

Questions about #e89f0c

What is #e89f0c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e89f0c is rgb(232, 159, 12), in HSL hsl(40, 90%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 95%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e89f0c?
Navy and charcoal pair well with #e89f0c, balancing its bright golden warmth with cooler, darker contrast; muted neutrals can create richer autumn palettes without competing with the accent in backgrounds and secondary elements.
Is #e89f0c readable on white or black?
#e89f0c has a 2.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.39:1 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.