#EB6424 Hex Color

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#eb6424 is a bright, highly saturated orange with strong red undertones and a warm, energetic presence. It brings excitement and optimism to calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and autumn campaigns. Use it as a small accent against navy or charcoal rather than a full-page background. Black text remains readable, with about 6.4:1 contrast. The hex code is #eb6424.

Questions about #eb6424

What is #eb6424 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eb6424 is rgb(235, 100, 36), in HSL hsl(19, 83%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 85%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #eb6424?
#eb6424 pairs well with navy, charcoal, and other deep blue-gray neutrals because their cool, dark contrast balances its warm red-orange intensity. Use white for light text only after checking size and weight.
Is #eb6424 readable on white or black?
#eb6424 has a 3.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.38:1 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.