#ECA006 Hex Color
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This bright, saturated orange carries a strong golden warmth. Because of its high intensity, #eca006 functions best as a high-impact accent or CTA button rather than a large background area. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal grays to create modern, high-contrast layouts. The hex code #eca006 maintains excellent readability with black text, making it a reliable choice for safety signage and bold, adventurous branding.
Questions about #eca006
What is #eca006 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eca006 is rgb(236, 160, 6), in HSL hsl(40, 95%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 97%, 7%.
How do you best pair #eca006 in a modern interface?
#eca006 works effectively when paired with deep charcoal or near-black grays to create high-contrast, readable layouts. Because this golden orange is so intense, using it sparingly as a primary accent or CTA button creates a stronger visual impact than large backgrounds.
Is #eca006 readable on white or black?
#eca006 has a 2.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.59:1 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.