#EB781A Hex Color
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#eb781a is a high-octane orange that demands attention with its intense, saturated pigment. This color feels too aggressive for large backgrounds, so use it as a 10% accent to highlight calls to action or UI elements. It pairs surprisingly well with dark slate grays for a modern, industrial aesthetic. The hex code for this vivid shade is #eb781a, which offers excellent contrast when paired with black text.
Questions about #eb781a
What is #eb781a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eb781a is rgb(235, 120, 26), in HSL hsl(27, 84%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 89%, 8%.
How should #eb781a be used in UI design?
This high-octane orange should be used sparingly as a 10% accent color for primary call-to-action buttons or interface highlights. Applying #eb781a as a background on large areas can quickly become overwhelming, so limit its use to draw the user eye to specific interactions.
What colors pair effectively with #eb781a?
Pair #eb781a with dark charcoal or deep slate grays to achieve a modern, industrial aesthetic that balances the orange intensity. These dark neutrals provide enough contrast to let the vibrancy of the orange shine without making the interface feel chaotic or unreadable.
Is #eb781a readable on white or black?
#eb781a has a 2.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.23:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.