#EB6B00 Hex Color
Intense and vibrant high energy orange
This intense, saturated orange demands attention. Because #eb6b00 is so loud, use it strictly as a 10% accent color for calls to action or UI highlights rather than a background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal gray or deep navy to ground its high energy. The hex code for this bold, warm shade is #eb6b00. Black text offers readable contrast against it for design accessibility.
Questions about #eb6b00
What is #eb6b00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eb6b00 is rgb(235, 107, 0), in HSL hsl(27, 100%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 100%, 8%.
How should I effectively use #eb6b00 in a professional interface?
Because #eb6b00 is visually loud, limit it to ten percent of your layout as an accent for call-to-action buttons or important UI highlights. This prevents the color from overwhelming the user while drawing the eye exactly where needed.
Is #eb6b00 readable on white or black?
#eb6b00 has a 3.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.63:1 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.