#EA784B Hex Color
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#ea784b is a bright, strongly saturated orange with warm coral undertones. Its energetic character suits calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and autumn campaigns. Use it as a supporting accent rather than a full interface background, pairing it with deep navy or charcoal. The hex code #ea784b also supports clear black text, meeting WCAG AA contrast for body copy.
Questions about #ea784b
What is #ea784b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ea784b is rgb(234, 120, 75), in HSL hsl(17, 79%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 68%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #ea784b?
The #ea784b hex color pairs well with deep navy, charcoal, cream, and muted blue, which balance its saturated coral-orange warmth while keeping buttons, illustrations, and autumn-inspired layouts visually grounded and readable.
Where does #ea784b work best in design?
Use #ea784b as a lively accent for calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and autumn campaigns, rather than a full interface background where its strong saturation can feel visually intense.
Is #ea784b readable on white or black?
#ea784b has a 2.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.28:1 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.