#EB430C Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
This intense shade of orange-red commands attention with its high saturation. Because it is so loud, the hex code #eb430c functions best as a focused accent rather than a broad background. Pair it with black text to maintain legibility, as the combination achieves a solid 5.3:1 contrast ratio. Use this color sparingly for call to action buttons or urgent notifications where high visibility is required.
Questions about #eb430c
What is #eb430c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eb430c is rgb(235, 67, 12), in HSL hsl(15, 90%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 71%, 95%, 8%.
How should I use #eb430c in interface design?
#eb430c functions best as a focused accent or call to action rather than a background color. Because of its high intensity, it draws immediate attention, making it perfect for urgent alerts, error states, or buttons that require high visibility.
Is #eb430c readable on white or black?
#eb430c has a 3.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.34:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.