#EF6E4A Hex Color
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This intense, saturated reddish-orange commands immediate attention. Because of its high energy, the hex code #ef6e4a works best as a 10% UI accent for buttons or alerts rather than a full background. Black text offers excellent readability against this shade. If you are curious about mixing orange, this specific tone provides a powerful, warm reference point for your design work.
Questions about #ef6e4a
What is #ef6e4a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ef6e4a is rgb(239, 110, 74), in HSL hsl(13, 84%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 69%, 6%.
Where should I use #ef6e4a in my design interface?
Because #ef6e4a is so saturated and high-energy, it is best reserved for small UI accents like primary buttons, notification badges, or call-to-action links. Using it for large backgrounds can easily overwhelm a design and cause eye fatigue for your users.
What colors pair well with #ef6e4a for a balanced palette?
This reddish-orange pairs beautifully with neutral charcoal or deep navy tones to ground its intensity. For a more adventurous scheme, consider muted teals or soft grays to provide a cooling contrast that prevents the vibrant warmth of #ef6e4a from dominating the composition.
Is #ef6e4a readable on white or black?
#ef6e4a has a 3.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.99:1 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.