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#E2752C color code is #E2752C. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #e2752c.

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#E2752C Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #E2752C is 0.2907. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.08:1 against white and 6.81:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#E2752C on white3.08:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#E2752C on black6.81:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #E2752C3.08:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #E2752C6.81:1AA

#E2752C — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #E2752C?+
The hex code for #E2752C is #E2752C. In RGB it's rgb(226, 117, 44), and in HSL it's hsl(24, 76%, 53%).
What is the RGB value of #E2752C?+
#E2752C in RGB is (226, 117, 44). Written in CSS: rgb(226, 117, 44).
What is the CMYK value of #E2752C?+
#E2752C converts to CMYK(0%, 48%, 81%, 11%) for print. Hex equivalent is #E2752C.
Is #e2752c a warm or cool color?+
#E2752C (#E2752C) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 24° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #e2752c belong to?+
#E2752C belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 24°, 76%, 53% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #e2752c accessible for body text on a white background?+
#E2752C on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.08:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #e2752c?+
The nearest Pantone match for #E2752C (#E2752C) is 4323 C Pumpkin, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #E2752C in design

Practical guidance for using #e2752c (#E2752C) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#E2752C (#E2752C) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.8:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.1:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #E2752C (#E2752C) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into youth-oriented brands, food, hospitality, creative tools. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#E2752C flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #e2752c can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#E2752C works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #E2752C

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #e2752c (#E2752C). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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