#EB9523 Hex Color
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#eb9523 is a saturated, warm orange with strong golden undertones and enough brightness to command attention. Its energetic character suits calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and autumn accents. Use it as a 10% accent beside navy or charcoal. Black text reads clearly on it, with about an 8.9:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #eb9523.
Questions about #eb9523
What is #eb9523 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eb9523 is rgb(235, 149, 35), in HSL hsl(34, 83%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 85%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #eb9523?
What mood does #eb9523 create?
#eb9523 creates an energetic, optimistic mood through its saturated orange hue and golden undertone. It feels warm, lively, and attention-grabbing, making it a strong choice for calls to action, sports visuals, food branding, and seasonal autumn designs.
Does #eb9523 read as a warm or cool color?
#eb9523 reads as a warm orange because its red and golden-yellow components outweigh its small blue component. That warmth makes it feel lively and inviting, especially when used for highlights, buttons, food-related graphics, or autumn-inspired palettes.
Is #eb9523 readable on white or black?
#eb9523 has a 2.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.85:1 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.