Startling Orange Color – #e56131: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Startling Orange color hex code is #e56131, and it is composed of 90% red, 38% green and 19% blue.
Startling Orange is a light, bright, and warm color at 79% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.45:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Startling Orange color (#e56131) against dark backgrounds.

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Startling Orange Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Startling Orange, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #e56131 |
| RGB | rgb(229,97,49) |
| HSL | hsl(16,77.6%,54.5%) |
| CMYK | 0, 58, 79, 10 |
| HSV | 16, 79, 90 |
| RGB % | 90, 38, 19 |
| XYZ | 37.1, 25.4, 5.9 |
| LAB | 57.5, 48.8, 51 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 79% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.45 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.09 (passes WCAG AA) |
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