#EA693D Hex Color
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This saturated, high-energy orange-red demands immediate attention. With its high chroma, the hex code #ea693d functions best as a bold accent color for buttons or alerts rather than a full background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal grays, which allow the color to pop while maintaining readability. Black text provides excellent contrast against this shade, ensuring your messaging stays clear and impactful.
Questions about #ea693d
What is #ea693d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ea693d is rgb(234, 105, 61), in HSL hsl(15, 80%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 74%, 8%.
What colors pair best with #ea693d?
#ea693d is an intense, high-chroma orange-red that benefits from being grounded by neutral, dark tones to maintain readability. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal or deep graphite grays, which allow the color to pop effectively without visual vibration.
Is #ea693d suitable for text or background usage?
Avoid using #ea693d as a full background, as its high energy can quickly overwhelm a design and cause eye fatigue. Instead, use this shade as a powerful accent color for buttons or notifications where high visibility is the primary goal.
Is #ea693d readable on white or black?
#ea693d has a 3.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.58:1 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.