#EA9C4E Hex Color
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#ea9c4e is a warm, moderately saturated orange with golden-yellow undertones and a soft, glowing finish. Its mellow brightness suggests optimism, creativity, and adventure, making it effective for food branding, youth campaigns, autumn graphics, and safety accents. Pair it with navy or charcoal for contrast; black text remains highly readable. The hex code is #ea9c4e.
Questions about #ea9c4e
What is #ea9c4e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ea9c4e is rgb(234, 156, 78), in HSL hsl(30, 79%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 67%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #ea9c4e?
Is #ea9c4e warm or cool?
#ea9c4e reads as a warm color because its orange base carries golden-yellow undertones. Its moderate saturation and softened brightness keep the warmth approachable rather than harsh, making it suitable for optimistic, creative, food, and seasonal visual themes.
Does black or white text work on #ea9c4e?
Black text offers stronger contrast on #ea9c4e and is the safer choice for normal-sized body copy; white text has less contrast, so reserve it for large type or verify the exact combination with an accessibility checker.
Is #ea9c4e readable on white or black?
#ea9c4e has a 2.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.36:1 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.