#E8A02E Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
#e8a02e is a warm, saturated orange with a golden yellow undertone and a bright, glowing presence. Its medium-light value brings optimism and energy without the harshness of neon. The hex code #e8a02e suits food and beverage branding, sports graphics, autumn campaigns, and safety accents. Use black text for clear, accessible contrast.
Questions about #e8a02e
What is #e8a02e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e8a02e is rgb(232, 160, 46), in HSL hsl(37, 80%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 80%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e8a02e?
#e8a02e pairs especially well with navy for crisp, high-energy contrast, while charcoal and warm cream create a steadier palette for branding, packaging, sports graphics, and autumn campaigns without making the orange feel overly playful.
Is #e8a02e readable on white or black?
#e8a02e has a 2.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.49:1 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.