#EF6115 Hex Color
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Not a soft pastel, #ef6115 is a strong, saturated orange with real heat in its red undertones. That boldness suits small doses over large areas: buttons, highlights, and calls to action. It flatters deep navy better than plain white, and black text passes AA on it at roughly 6.4:1 contrast. Designers reach for the hex code #ef6115 when a layout needs a shot of energy.
Questions about #ef6115
What is #ef6115 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ef6115 is rgb(239, 97, 21), in HSL hsl(21, 87%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 59%, 91%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #ef6115?
Deep, cool shades balance its heat best, so pair #ef6115 with navy, charcoal, or dark teal. Avoid setting it directly against bright red or pink, where the two compete.
Is #ef6115 readable on white or black?
#ef6115 has a 3.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.39:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.