#E73C18

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #E73C18?

RGB(231, 60, 24), HSL(10.4, 81.2%, 50.0%), CMYK(0.0%, 74.0%, 89.6%, 9.4%).

Q: Does #E73C18 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.15:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#E73C18 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 231, 60, 24, in HSL 10.4°, 81.2%, 50.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 74.0%, 89.6%, 9.4%. The nearest named color is RAL 2009 Traffic Orange.

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Color Values

HEX

#E73C18

RGB

231, 60, 24

HSL

10.4, 81.2%, 50.0%

HSV

10.4, 89.6%, 90.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 74.0%, 89.6%, 9.4%

OKLCH

0.612 0.2122 33.1

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: RAL 2009 Traffic Orange

Color Psychology

True orange embodies enthusiasm, creativity, and adventure. It stimulates mental activity and social interaction, making it a favorite in creative industries. Orange is highly visible and conveys confidence without the aggression of red, bridging warmth and energy.

Design Usage

Medium orange excels in CTAs, pricing highlights, and gamification elements where excitement is desired. Tech companies and SaaS products use it to differentiate from the dominant blue of their competitors. It requires careful contrast checking since mid-range orange can fail WCAG on light backgrounds.