#EA8A04 Hex Color
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A bold, saturated orange with real heat. #ea8a04 sits mid-tone and vivid, loud enough for calls to action, sports branding, and autumn graphics, but too intense for full backgrounds. It flatters deep navy and charcoal, and black text clears WCAG contrast on it with room to spare. The hex code #ea8a04 earns its keep as the 10 percent accent.
Questions about #ea8a04
What is #ea8a04 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ea8a04 is rgb(234, 138, 4), in HSL hsl(35, 97%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 98%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #ea8a04?
Deep navy and charcoal absorb its intensity and keep #ea8a04 from glaring, making it work as a sharp accent. Cream or terracotta soften it into a warmer, autumn-friendly palette.
Is #ea8a04 readable on white or black?
#ea8a04 has a 2.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.13:1 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.