#EA763C Hex Color
Bold and saturated intense warm orange
This intense orange commands attention with its saturated, warm profile. Because it is so loud, #ea763c works best as a punchy accent or a focused call-to-action button rather than a large background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal grays or deep teals to ground its energy. Black text maintains excellent readability against this hue, making it a safe choice for bold, high-contrast UI elements.
Questions about #ea763c
What is #ea763c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ea763c is rgb(234, 118, 60), in HSL hsl(20, 81%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 74%, 8%.
Is #ea763c suitable for large background areas?
It is generally not recommended to use #ea763c for large background areas because its high saturation and warmth can cause eye strain. Instead, reserve this punchy hue for focused UI elements like call-to-action buttons or small, critical attention-grabbing components.
Is #ea763c readable on white or black?
#ea763c has a 2.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.15:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.