#EC9A29 Hex Color
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#ec9a29 is a high-energy, golden-orange that radiates warmth and optimism. Because it is so saturated, it works best as a punchy accent rather than a dominant background color. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal or slate blue, which helps ground its intensity. The hex code for this glowing shade is #ec9a29, and it maintains high readability when paired with black text for accessible interface design.
Questions about #ec9a29
What is #ec9a29 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ec9a29 is rgb(236, 154, 41), in HSL hsl(35, 84%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 83%, 7%.
What colors pair best with #ec9a29?
Because #ec9a29 is such an intense, high-energy shade, it requires neutral grounding to balance its saturation. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal or cool slate blue, which absorb its heat and provide a sophisticated contrast for modern web interfaces.
Is #ec9a29 readable on white or black?
#ec9a29 has a 2.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.22:1 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.