#E8A619 Hex Color
A glowing golden orange full of energy
Bright and warm, #e8a619 is a saturated golden orange with a glowing, energetic finish. Its optimistic character suits food packaging, sports branding, autumn graphics, and construction safety designs. Use the hex code #e8a619 as a strong accent against navy or charcoal rather than a full-page background. Black text reads clearly on it, supporting accessible labels and body copy.
Questions about #e8a619
What is #e8a619 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e8a619 is rgb(232, 166, 25), in HSL hsl(41, 82%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 89%, 9%.
Which text colors work best over #e8a619?
For readable text, pair #e8a619 with black or very dark navy, not white, because its bright golden surface offers about 9.9:1 contrast with black but only about 2.1:1 with white.
Which colors pair well with #e8a619?
#e8a619 pairs especially well with navy, charcoal, and muted earthy colors, grounding its saturated golden-orange warmth while keeping the bright accent clear in layouts and interface details without visual clutter.
Where should designers use #e8a619?
#e8a619 works best as a bright accent in food packaging, sports graphics, autumn-themed layouts, and construction safety designs, rather than as a full-page background where its saturation may overwhelm supporting content.
Is #e8a619 readable on white or black?
#e8a619 has a 2.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.89:1 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.