#EA9A3C Hex Color
Warm golden orange with lively energy
Bright yet slightly mellow, #ea9a3c is a warm orange with golden undertones and enough saturation to feel energetic without looking neon. It brings optimism, adventure, and creative confidence to food packaging, sports graphics, safety signage, and autumn campaigns. Use it as a supporting tone or bold accent, with black text reading clearly at about a 9.2:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #ea9a3c.
Questions about #ea9a3c
What is #ea9a3c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ea9a3c is rgb(234, 154, 60), in HSL hsl(32, 81%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 74%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #ea9a3c?
#ea9a3c pairs well with navy, charcoal, cream, and muted blue because these companions balance its golden warmth, soften its visual intensity, and create clear separation without competing with its energetic orange base. Use a deep blue for contrast, a neutral for grounding, or a pale cream for a softer autumn-inspired palette.
Does #ea9a3c read as warm or cool?
#ea9a3c reads as a warm color because its orange base and golden undertones lean toward yellow rather than blue, giving the shade a sunny, optimistic character that feels energetic without becoming harsh or neon.
Is #ea9a3c readable on white or black?
#ea9a3c has a 2.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.18:1 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.