Color swatch image showing #E49B1A with RGB(228,155,26) values
Color swatch image showing #E49B1A with RGB(228,155,26) values

#E49B1A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E49B1A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E49B1A Color Information

#E49B1A RGB value is (228, 155, 26). The hex color red value is 228, green is 155, and blue is 26. Its HSL format shows a hue of 38°, saturation of 80 percent, and lightness of 50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 32 percent, 89 percent, 11 percent.

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#E49B1A Color Meaning

Color #E49B1A conveys warmth, optimism, and confident energy. #E49B1A deep yellow-orange mirrors autumn leaves and golden sunlight. Psychologically, color #E49B1A stimulates focus, motivation, and proactive thinking. Designers often apply #E49B1A to draw attention and inspire creativity. Symbolically, color #E49B1A represents vitality, illumination, and dynamic energy. Cultural associations connect #E49B1A to harvest, spirituality, and celebration. Spiritually, color #E49B1A embodies conscious engagement and optimistic intent.

Color Conversion

Convert #E49B1A 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
#E49B1A
RGB
rgb(228, 155, 26)
HSL
hsl(38°, 80%, 50%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 32%, 89%, 11%)
HSV
hsv(38°, 89%, 89%)
XYZ
43.9027 40.0113 6.3863
Yxy
40.0113 0.4862 0.4431
Hunter Lab
63.2545 3.4539 6.9319
CIE-Lab
69.4775 18.0666 69.6681

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red228 / 255 (89%)
89%
Green155 / 255 (61%)
61%
Blue26 / 255 (10%)
10%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta32 / 100 (32%)
32%
Yellow89 / 100 (89%)
89%
Key (Black)11 / 100 (11%)
11%

Color Variations

#E49B1A 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

#E49B1A 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 #E49B1A 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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#E49B1A

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 #E49B1A 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

#E49B1A

protanopia

#c4c439

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E49B1A;

Text Color

color: #E49B1A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E49B1A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E49B1A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E49B1A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E49B1A 0%, #885b0f 100%);

#E49B1A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #E49B1A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.