#EB8D45 Hex Color
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#eb8d45 is a mellow orange with enough saturation to feel lively without shouting. The hex code leans toward ripe apricot, so it works best as an accent or supporting tone rather than a full background. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal for contrast, and note that black text on #eb8d45 clears WCAG AA comfortably at about 8.4:1.
Questions about #eb8d45
What is #eb8d45 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eb8d45 is rgb(235, 141, 69), in HSL hsl(26, 81%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 71%, 8%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #eb8d45?
Deep teal makes #eb8d45 feel richer than a plain white backdrop ever could. It also holds up next to charcoal or navy for a grounded, friendly palette.
What mood does #eb8d45 convey?
It reads warm and playful rather than urgent, thanks to its medium lightness and soft edge. That makes it a good fit for food packaging, youth brands, and autumn or Halloween themes.
How does #eb8d45 perform in dark mode?
Skip it as a background in dark interfaces, since orange this bright glows against dark surfaces and strains the eyes. It works better for icons, badges, and call-to-action buttons where a small pop of warmth helps.
Is #eb8d45 readable on white or black?
#eb8d45 has a 2.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.42:1 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.