#EB6D00 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
#eb6d00 is a high-energy, saturated orange that demands immediate attention. Because of its intense brightness, it functions best as an accent or a call-to-action button rather than a large background color. To ground its loudness, pair it with deep charcoal or navy blue to prevent the design from feeling chaotic. This hex code provides strong contrast for black text, ensuring readability in small, bold UI elements.
Questions about #eb6d00
What is #eb6d00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eb6d00 is rgb(235, 109, 0), in HSL hsl(28, 100%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 100%, 8%.
Can I use #eb6d00 for body text?
While #eb6d00 provides strong contrast against black, it is best reserved for bold UI elements like buttons or highlights. For body text, its high saturation causes eye strain, so use it sparingly to guide user focus.
What colors pair best with #eb6d00?
Is #eb6d00 readable on white or black?
#eb6d00 has a 3.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.71:1 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.