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#E46B43 color code is #E46B43. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #e46b43.

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#E46B43 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #E46B43 is 0.2741. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.24:1 against white and 6.48:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#E46B43 on white3.24:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#E46B43 on black6.48:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #E46B433.24:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #E46B436.48:1AA

#E46B43 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #E46B43?+
The hex code for #E46B43 is #E46B43. In RGB it's rgb(228, 107, 67), and in HSL it's hsl(15, 75%, 58%).
What is the RGB value of #E46B43?+
#E46B43 in RGB is (228, 107, 67). Written in CSS: rgb(228, 107, 67).
What is the CMYK value of #E46B43?+
#E46B43 converts to CMYK(0%, 53%, 71%, 11%) for print. Hex equivalent is #E46B43.
Is #e46b43 a warm or cool color?+
#E46B43 (#E46B43) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 15° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #e46b43 belong to?+
#E46B43 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 15°, 75%, 58% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #e46b43 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#E46B43 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.24:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #e46b43?+
The nearest Pantone match for #E46B43 (#E46B43) is 4687 C Sunset Orange, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #E46B43 in design

Practical guidance for using #e46b43 (#E46B43) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#E46B43 (#E46B43) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.5:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.2:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #E46B43 (#E46B43) 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

#E46B43 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 — #e46b43 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

#E46B43 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 #E46B43

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #e46b43 (#E46B43). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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