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#E7531D color code is #E7531D. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #e7531d.

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#E7531D Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #E7531D is 0.2326. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.71:1 against white and 5.65:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#E7531D on white3.71:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#E7531D on black5.65:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #E7531D3.71:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #E7531D5.65:1AA

#E7531D — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #E7531D?+
The hex code for #E7531D is #E7531D. In RGB it's rgb(231, 83, 29), and in HSL it's hsl(16, 81%, 51%).
What is the RGB value of #E7531D?+
#E7531D in RGB is (231, 83, 29). Written in CSS: rgb(231, 83, 29).
What is the CMYK value of #E7531D?+
#E7531D converts to CMYK(0%, 64%, 87%, 9%) for print. Hex equivalent is #E7531D.
Is #e7531d a warm or cool color?+
#E7531D (#E7531D) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 16° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #e7531d belong to?+
#E7531D belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 16°, 81%, 51% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #e7531d accessible for body text on a white background?+
#E7531D on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.71:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #e7531d?+
The nearest Pantone match for #E7531D (#E7531D) is 7712 C Hot Orange, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #E7531D in design

Practical guidance for using #e7531d (#E7531D) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#E7531D (#E7531D) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.7:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.7:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #E7531D (#E7531D) 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

#E7531D 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 — #e7531d 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

#E7531D 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 #E7531D

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #e7531d (#E7531D). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Microsoft#F25022 · Microsoft Orange-RedFigma#F24E1E · Figma RedMastercard#F26522 · Mastercard Warm RedGoogle#EA4335 · Google Red