#EFA83E Hex Color
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This medium-light, saturated orange feels energetic and warm, perfect for grabbing attention in branding or marketing. Because of its high intensity, #efa83e functions best as a pop of color for accents rather than a large background. Pair it with deep charcoals to ground its glowing, playful nature. The hex code for this shade is #efa83e, which maintains strong contrast with black text.
Questions about #efa83e
What is #efa83e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #efa83e is rgb(239, 168, 62), in HSL hsl(36, 85%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 74%, 6%.
Where should I use #efa83e in my designs?
Because #efa83e is highly saturated and intense, it works best as a bold accent color rather than a main background. Use it for call-to-action buttons, small highlights, or warning icons where you need to draw the eye immediately.
What colors pair well with #efa83e?
To ground the warmth of #efa83e, pair it with dark, neutral tones like charcoal or deep slate gray. These darker shades provide the necessary contrast to make the orange pop without creating visual fatigue for the viewer.
Is #efa83e readable on white or black?
#efa83e has a 2.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.34:1 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.