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#EA9A48 color code is #EA9A48. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #ea9a48.

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#EA9A48 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #EA9A48 is 0.4107. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.28:1 against white and 9.21:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#EA9A48 on white2.28:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#EA9A48 on black9.21:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #EA9A482.28:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #EA9A489.21:1AAA

#EA9A48 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #EA9A48?+
The hex code for #EA9A48 is #EA9A48. In RGB it's rgb(234, 154, 72), and in HSL it's hsl(30, 79%, 60%).
What is the RGB value of #EA9A48?+
#EA9A48 in RGB is (234, 154, 72). Written in CSS: rgb(234, 154, 72).
What is the CMYK value of #EA9A48?+
#EA9A48 converts to CMYK(0%, 34%, 69%, 8%) for print. Hex equivalent is #EA9A48.
Is #ea9a48 a warm or cool color?+
#EA9A48 (#EA9A48) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 30° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #ea9a48 belong to?+
#EA9A48 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 30°, 79%, 60% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #ea9a48 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#EA9A48 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.28:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #ea9a48?+
The nearest Pantone match for #EA9A48 (#EA9A48) is 150 C Pantone 150 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #EA9A48 in design

Practical guidance for using #ea9a48 (#EA9A48) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#EA9A48 (#EA9A48) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 9.2:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #EA9A48 (#EA9A48) 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

#EA9A48 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 — #ea9a48 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

#EA9A48 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 #EA9A48

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #ea9a48 (#EA9A48). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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