#EE9B00 Hex Color
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This bright, golden-orange commands attention with its intense, saturated warmth. Because it is highly visible, it works best as a sharp accent rather than a full background. Pair it with deep charcoal or navy to ground the energy without losing its impact. For accessible design, black text remains highly legible against this hue. The hex code for this color is #ee9b00.
Questions about #ee9b00
What is #ee9b00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ee9b00 is rgb(238, 155, 0), in HSL hsl(39, 100%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 100%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #ee9b00?
Is #ee9b00 readable on white or black?
#ee9b00 has a 2.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.32:1 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.