Retro Orange Color – #e85112: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Retro Orange color hex code is #e85112, and it is composed of 91% red, 32% green and 7% blue.
Retro Orange is a dark, vibrant, saturated, and warm color at 92% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.74:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Retro Orange color (#e85112) against dark backgrounds.

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Retro Orange Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Retro Orange, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #e85112 |
| RGB | rgb(232,81,18) |
| HSL | hsl(18,85.6%,49%) |
| CMYK | 0, 65, 92, 9 |
| HSV | 18, 92, 91 |
| RGB % | 91, 32, 7 |
| XYZ | 36.3, 23.1, 3.1 |
| LAB | 55.2, 56, 61.6 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 92% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.74 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.62 (passes WCAG AA) |
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