#EB7908 Hex Color

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#eb7908 is a high-energy, saturated orange with undeniable intensity. Because it commands attention, this shade works best as a 10% accent color for calls to action or UI highlights rather than a full background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal grays or deep navies to ground its warmth. The hex code for this bold color is #eb7908.

Questions about #eb7908

What is #eb7908 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eb7908 is rgb(235, 121, 8), in HSL hsl(30, 93%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 97%, 8%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors work best with #eb7908 for a balanced design?
Because #eb7908 is so high-energy, it benefits from being grounded by neutral, dark tones. Pairing it with charcoal or deep navy provides a professional contrast that makes the orange pop without overwhelming the rest of your interface elements.
Should I use #eb7908 as a primary background color?
Avoid using #eb7908 as a large-scale background color because its high saturation can cause eye strain and readability issues. It works significantly better as a 10% accent color for interactive elements like buttons, badges, or specific call-to-action highlights.
Is #eb7908 readable on white or black?
#eb7908 has a 2.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.27:1 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.