#EE9D36 Hex Color
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Bright and warm, #ee9d36 is a saturated golden orange with a glowing, sparkling feel. Its yellow undertone brings optimism and creative energy to food packaging, sports graphics, youth marketing, and autumn themes. Use this hex code as a lively accent or dominant color with dark text, since white can feel washed out beside it.
Questions about #ee9d36
What is #ee9d36 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ee9d36 is rgb(238, 157, 54), in HSL hsl(34, 84%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 77%, 7%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ee9d36?
#ee9d36 pairs well with navy and charcoal, which ground its high saturation without dulling its warm energy. Soft cream supports a gentler palette, while muted teal adds sharper contrast for branding, packaging, or sports graphics.
Is #ee9d36 readable on white or black?
#ee9d36 has a 2.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.51:1 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.