#EA5C15 Hex Color
A high-intensity orange that demands attention
#ea5c15 is a high-intensity, saturated orange that demands attention. Because of its sheer visual volume, it functions best as an accent color for calls to action or UI highlights rather than a full background. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate greys to ground its energy. The hex code for this bold, fiery tone is #ea5c15.
Questions about #ea5c15
What is #ea5c15 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ea5c15 is rgb(234, 92, 21), in HSL hsl(20, 84%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 91%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #ea5c15 in a design?
#ea5c15 works best when grounded by neutral, dark tones that balance its high energy. Use it alongside charcoal or deep slate greys to create a sophisticated, high-contrast look that prevents the orange from becoming visually overwhelming on the screen.
Is #ea5c15 a good choice for text or large backgrounds?
Because of its intense saturation, #ea5c15 is generally too aggressive for large backgrounds or body text. It is much more effective as a targeted accent color for interactive elements, such as buttons, icons, or specific highlights that need to pop.
Is #ea5c15 readable on white or black?
#ea5c15 has a 3.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.04:1 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.