#EA5C2D Hex Color
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Warm and highly saturated, #ea5c2d is a bright reddish orange with a lively, sunlit edge. Its strong presence suits calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and attention-grabbing accents. Use it as a small accent against navy or charcoal rather than a full background. The hex code #ea5c2d gives black text about 6.1:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #ea5c2d
What is #ea5c2d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ea5c2d is rgb(234, 92, 45), in HSL hsl(15, 82%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 81%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #ea5c2d?
#ea5c2d pairs well with navy, charcoal, cream, and muted blue-green tones, balancing its hot reddish-orange energy without competing for attention, especially when the surrounding layout needs a calm anchor and clear visual hierarchy. Use it for buttons, highlights, or small graphic elements rather than broad backgrounds.
Is #ea5c2d a warm or cool color?
#ea5c2d is distinctly warm because its strong red component leads the mix, while the orange balance adds a sunny, energetic edge that feels lively and attention-grabbing in interfaces, packaging, sports graphics, and food-related design.
Is #ea5c2d readable on white or black?
#ea5c2d has a 3.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.06:1 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.