Gamboge (#E49B0F) Color Meaning and Information

Gamboge (#E49B0F) Color Information

Gamboge (#E49B0F) RGB value is (228, 155, 15). The hex color red value is 228, green is 155, and blue is 15. Its HSL format shows a hue of 39°, saturation of 88 percent, and lightness of 48 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 32 percent, 93 percent, 11 percent.

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Gamboge (#E49B0F) Color Meaning

Gamboge (#E49B0F) conveys warmth, optimism, and confident energy. This deep yellow-orange mirrors autumn leaves and golden sunlight. Psychologically, Gamboge (#E49B0F) stimulates focus, motivation, and proactive thinking. Designers often apply it to draw attention and inspire creativity. Symbolically, Gamboge (#E49B0F) represents vitality, illumination, and dynamic energy. Cultural associations connect it to harvest, spirituality, and celebration. Spiritually, Gamboge (#E49B0F) embodies conscious engagement and optimistic intent.

Color Conversion

Convert Gamboge (#E49B0F) 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

#E49B0F

RGB

rgb(228, 155, 15)

HSL

hsl(39°, 88%, 48%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 32%, 93%, 11%)

HSV

hsv(39°, 93%, 89%)

XYZ

43.8025 39.9712 5.8585

Yxy

39.9712 0.4887 0.4459

Hunter Lab

63.2228 3.4157 7.0187

CIE-Lab

69.4490 17.8953 71.8215

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red228 / 255 (89%)

89%

Green155 / 255 (61%)

61%

Blue15 / 255 (6%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta32 / 100 (32%)

32%

Yellow93 / 100 (93%)

93%

Key (Black)11 / 100 (11%)

11%

Color Variations

Gamboge (#E49B0F) 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

Gamboge (#E49B0F) 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 Gamboge (#E49B0F) 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#E49B0F

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.33:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.33:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.33:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E49B0F 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

Gamboge (#E49B0F)

protanopia

#c4c431

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E49B0F;

Text Color

color: #E49B0F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E49B0F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E49B0F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E49B0F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E49B0F 0%, #885c09 100%);

Related Colors

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