#EF9C37 Hex Color
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Bright yet softened by its medium-light value, #ef9c37 is a warm orange with clear golden undertones. Its upbeat energy suits food packaging, sports graphics, youth campaigns, and autumn themes. Use the hex code as a supporting tone or bold accent beside navy or charcoal. Black text remains highly readable, with about a 9.5:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #ef9c37
What is #ef9c37 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ef9c37 is rgb(239, 156, 55), in HSL hsl(33, 85%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 77%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #ef9c37?
Is #ef9c37 a warm or cool color?
#ef9c37 reads as a warm color because its orange base carries clear golden and yellow undertones, giving it an upbeat, sunny character rather than the calm or distant feeling common to blue-leaning shades.
Is #ef9c37 readable on white or black?
#ef9c37 has a 2.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.48:1 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.