#EB9900 Hex Color
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This strong, saturated orange has warm yellow undertones, giving #eb9900 an energetic presence that demands attention. The hex code #eb9900 suits calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and autumn accents. Use it as a focused accent instead of a full-page background, pairing it with charcoal or deep navy. At about 9.1:1 contrast, it supports clear black text for small body copy.
Questions about #eb9900
What is #eb9900 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eb9900 is rgb(235, 153, 0), in HSL hsl(39, 100%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 100%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #eb9900?
Is #eb9900 readable on white or black?
#eb9900 has a 2.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.08:1 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.