#EB541D Hex Color
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Strong and highly saturated, #eb541d is a warm red-orange with medium lightness and a forceful visual presence. Its fiery character suits calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and warning accents. Use it as a 10% accent against navy or charcoal rather than a full background. Black text remains readable over this color. The hex code is #eb541d.
Questions about #eb541d
What is #eb541d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eb541d is rgb(235, 84, 29), in HSL hsl(16, 84%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 64%, 88%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #eb541d?
#eb541d pairs well with navy and charcoal because its saturated red-orange energy stands out against darker, quieter backgrounds, while warm neutrals can soften the overall palette without competing for attention. Use those colors for structure and reserve #eb541d for buttons, highlights, icons, or other focused accents.
What mood and uses suit #eb541d?
#eb541d communicates urgency, energy, and appetite through its warm, highly saturated red-orange hue, making it suitable for calls to action, sports graphics, food packaging, and warning accents while favoring small doses over a full-page background.
Is #eb541d readable on white or black?
#eb541d has a 3.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.81:1 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.