#EF8E51 Hex Color
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Bright but mellow, this light orange stays soft thanks to its high lightness and warm undertones. #ef8e51 carries a friendly, easygoing energy that suits youth marketing, food packaging, and autumn themes. Pair it with deep navy for contrast, or use it as an accent where plain white would wash it out. Black text reads clearly on top of it.
Questions about #ef8e51
What is #ef8e51 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ef8e51 is rgb(239, 142, 81), in HSL hsl(23, 83%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 66%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #ef8e51?
Deep navy and charcoal give #ef8e51 the dark counterweight its lightness needs. Cream and warm browns suit autumn and food themes. Use it as a small accent rather than a full background.
Is #ef8e51 readable on white or black?
#ef8e51 has a 2.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.65:1 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.