#EA9227 Hex Color
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#ea9227 is a bright, strongly saturated orange with warm golden undertones and enough lightness to feel lively rather than heavy. Its bold energy suits calls to action, highlights, sports graphics, food branding, and autumn accents. Use it as a focused accent or supporting tone, with black text reading clearly at about 8.6:1 contrast. The hex code is #ea9227.
Questions about #ea9227
What is #ea9227 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ea9227 is rgb(234, 146, 39), in HSL hsl(33, 82%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 83%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #ea9227?
#ea9227 pairs well with navy, charcoal, cream, and muted teal, which temper its strong saturation without competing for attention. These pairings give it structure in interfaces and branding while preserving its warm, energetic character.
Is #ea9227 readable on white or black?
#ea9227 has a 2.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.63:1 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.