#EE9A00 Hex Color
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#ee9a00 is a high-energy orange that glows with intense, neon-like saturation. Because this shade is so vivid, it works best as a 10% accent rather than a dominant background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal or slate grays, which ground its brightness. With a 9.3:1 contrast ratio against black text, the hex code #ee9a00 remains perfectly readable for buttons or call-to-action elements.
Questions about #ee9a00
What is #ee9a00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ee9a00 is rgb(238, 154, 0), in HSL hsl(39, 100%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 100%, 7%.
What colors pair effectively with #ee9a00?
Because #ee9a00 is so vibrant, it creates a balanced aesthetic when paired with charcoal or deep slate grays. These neutral, darker tones ground the intense energy of the orange, allowing it to pop without overwhelming the rest of your design.
Is #ee9a00 readable on white or black?
#ee9a00 has a 2.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.25:1 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.