#E95812 Hex Color
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With strong saturation and a warm red undertone, #e95812 is a bright, mid-depth orange that suggests energy and excitement. The hex code #e95812 works best as a small accent for calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and autumn campaigns. Pair it with deep navy for sharper contrast. Black text reaches about 5.9:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #e95812
What is #e95812 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e95812 is rgb(233, 88, 18), in HSL hsl(20, 86%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 62%, 92%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e95812?
Pair #e95812 with deep navy for sharp contrast, or soften it with warm cream and muted earth tones when you want a friendlier, more autumnal palette for packaging and editorial layouts.
Where does #e95812 work best in design?
Its strong saturation and warm red undertone make #e95812 most effective as a focused accent in calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and autumn campaigns rather than as a large neutral background.
Is #e95812 readable on white or black?
#e95812 has a 3.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.86:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.