#EF7F09 Hex Color
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#ef7f09 is a bold, highly saturated orange that demands attention. Because of its intensity, this color works best as a sharp accent rather than a background shade. It pairs well with deep navy blues to balance its warmth. Black text maintains excellent readability on this hue with a 7.7:1 contrast ratio. Use the hex code #ef7f09 for high-impact buttons or strategic call-to-action highlights.
Questions about #ef7f09
What is #ef7f09 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ef7f09 is rgb(239, 127, 9), in HSL hsl(31, 93%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 96%, 6%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
How should I use #ef7f09 in web design?
This color is best suited for high-impact buttons or strategic call-to-action highlights where you need to grab attention immediately. Because of its intense saturation, avoid using #ef7f09 as a background shade, as it can easily overwhelm the viewer and tire the eyes.
What colors pair well with #ef7f09?
To balance the warmth and intensity of #ef7f09, pair it with deep navy or charcoal tones. These dark, cool colors ground the orange, creating a sophisticated contrast that keeps the design readable and professional while allowing the accent color to pop.
Is #ef7f09 readable on white or black?
#ef7f09 has a 2.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.70:1 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.