#EA950F Hex Color
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This saturated, warm orange demands attention with its intense and bold character. Because it is highly visible, the hex code #ea950f works best as a punchy accent or a call to action button rather than a large background. For the most readable results, pair this shade with black text, which provides excellent contrast. Use it sparingly to inject instant energy into your design projects.
Questions about #ea950f
What is #ea950f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ea950f is rgb(234, 149, 15), in HSL hsl(37, 88%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 94%, 8%.
What colors pair best with #ea950f in design?
Is #ea950f suitable for large background areas?
Generally, #ea950f is too intense and saturated to be used as a primary background color for large sections of text. It is far more effective as a punchy accent, drawing the eye instantly to call-to-action buttons or important highlights in your layout.
Is #ea950f readable on white or black?
#ea950f has a 2.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.80:1 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.