#EA5E3F Hex Color
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This high-energy red-orange demands immediate attention. Because of its intensity, use #ea5e3f as a tactical accent for calls to action rather than a full background. It complements cool charcoal or deep teal palettes nicely. Black text reads clearly on this shade with a 6.2:1 contrast ratio, ensuring strong readability. The hex code for this vivid hue is #ea5e3f.
Questions about #ea5e3f
What is #ea5e3f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ea5e3f is rgb(234, 94, 63), in HSL hsl(11, 80%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 73%, 8%.
What is the best way to use #ea5e3f in a design?
#ea5e3f works best as a tactical accent rather than a full background due to its high-energy intensity. It draws immediate attention to key elements, making it an excellent choice for call-to-action buttons or highlights that need to pop against neutral backgrounds.
Which colors pair well with #ea5e3f?
Is #ea5e3f readable on white or black?
#ea5e3f has a 3.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.17:1 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.