#EB9514 Hex Color
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A bold, saturated orange, #eb9514 commands immediate attention with its high intensity. This energetic hue works best as a punchy accent rather than a background color, as it can overwhelm larger compositions. For a sophisticated balance, pair this warm tone with deep, muted charcoals or navy blues. The hex code for this vivid orange is #eb9514, and black text provides excellent legibility against it.
Questions about #eb9514
What is #eb9514 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eb9514 is rgb(235, 149, 20), in HSL hsl(36, 84%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 91%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #eb9514 in a design layout?
Is #eb9514 suitable for UI text or body content?
Avoid using #eb9514 for body text or large blocks of content, as its high saturation causes eye strain. It is best reserved for interactive UI elements like buttons or small status indicators where you need to command immediate attention.
Is #eb9514 readable on white or black?
#eb9514 has a 2.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.84:1 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.