#EF950D Hex Color
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#ef950d is an intense, saturated orange that demands attention. Because of its high chroma, it overwhelms large backgrounds, so keep it to small accents or high-impact calls to action. It pairs effectively with deep charcoals to ground its energy. While black text remains highly readable over this shade, use it sparingly to avoid visual fatigue in your design layouts.
Questions about #ef950d
What is #ef950d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ef950d is rgb(239, 149, 13), in HSL hsl(36, 90%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 95%, 6%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
How can I effectively use #ef950d in interface design?
Reserve #ef950d for small UI elements like call-to-action buttons or notification badges to maximize its high-impact visibility. Because of its intense saturation, using it for large backgrounds often causes visual fatigue and makes surrounding text difficult to read comfortably.
What colors pair well with the intensity of #ef950d?
Pair #ef950d with a deep charcoal or dark gray to provide a grounding contrast that balances its overwhelming energy. These neutral, dark tones allow the orange to pop without appearing chaotic, creating a sophisticated and professional visual hierarchy in your layout.
Is #ef950d readable on white or black?
#ef950d has a 2.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.97:1 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.