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#E4A038 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E4A038 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E4A038 Color Information

#E4A038 RGB value is (228, 160, 56). The hex color red value is 228, green is 160, and blue is 56. Its HSL format shows a hue of 36°, saturation of 76 percent, and lightness of56 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 30 percent, 75 percent, 11percent.

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#E4A038 Color Meaning

color #E4A038 conveys energetic grounding, practical vitality, and dynamic warmth. #E4A038 medium brown-orange evokes natural mineral strength, stimulating confidence, focus, and creative initiative. Color #E4A038 psychologically encourages persistence, optimism, and resilience. Culturally, Color #E4A038 reflects craftsmanship, natural elegance, and earthy richness in Western contexts. Eastern traditions associate #E4A038 with strength, protection, and energetic balance. Fengshui uses #E4A038 to enhance courage, focus, and harmonize energy within living or work spaces. Spiritually, Color #E4A038 aligns with the Root and Sacral Chakras, enhancing grounding, personal power, and creative energy. Designers and artists use #E4A038 medium-bright earthy shade in interiors, textiles, and jewelry-inspired palettes. Its vibrant yet natural tone communicates strength, warmth, and dependable vitality.

Color Conversion

Convert #E4A038 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#E4A038
RGB
rgb(228, 160, 56)
HSL
hsl(36°, 76%, 56%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 30%, 75%, 11%)
HSV
hsv(36°, 75%, 89%)
XYZ
45.2795 41.9211 9.4465
Yxy
41.9211 0.4685 0.4338
Hunter Lab
64.7465 3.2715 6.9083
CIE-Lab
70.8165 16.2941 61.1449

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red228 / 255 (89%)
89%
Green160 / 255 (63%)
63%
Blue56 / 255 (22%)
22%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta30 / 100 (30%)
30%
Yellow75 / 100 (75%)
75%
Key (Black)11 / 100 (11%)
11%

Color Variations

#E4A038 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#E4A038 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #E4A038 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.24:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.24:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E4A038 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

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protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E4A038;

Text Color

color: #E4A038;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E4A038;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E4A03840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E4A038;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E4A038 0%, #936014 100%);

#E4A038 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #E4A038 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.