#EA4F21 Hex Color

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Bold and saturated, #ea4f21 is a warm red-orange with strong orange undertones and medium lightness. It brings energy and urgency to calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and sales accents. Use it as a small accent against navy or charcoal; black text reaches about 5.6:1 contrast. The hex code is #ea4f21.

Questions about #ea4f21

What is #ea4f21 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ea4f21 is rgb(234, 79, 33), in HSL hsl(14, 83%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 66%, 86%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #ea4f21?
#ea4f21 pairs well with navy and charcoal, which temper its warm orange-red intensity and create strong editorial contrast; muted cream or warm beige can soften the combination for food, lifestyle, or hospitality designs.
Where can I use #ea4f21?
#ea4f21 suits calls to action, sports graphics, sale accents, and food branding because its saturated red-orange appearance feels energetic, urgent, and appetite-forward; use it selectively against navy, charcoal, or neutral backgrounds so it remains the visual focus.
Is #ea4f21 readable on white or black?
#ea4f21 has a 3.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.63:1 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.