#E49B1C Color Meaning and Information

#E49B1C Color Information

#E49B1C RGB value is (228, 155, 28). The hex color red value is 228, green is 155, and blue is 28. Its HSL format shows a hue of 38°, saturation of 79 percent, and lightness of 50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 32 percent, 88 percent, 11 percent.

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#E49B1C Color Meaning

Color #E49B1C conveys warmth, optimism, and grounded energy. Its golden-orange tone suggests sunlight, harvest, and vibrant vitality. Psychologically, color #E49B1C boosts focus, confidence, and positivity in daily activities. Culturally, the color is linked to celebrations, floral symbolism, and traditional textiles. Designers use color #E49B1C to add brightness, contrast, and warmth to visual compositions. Spiritually, #E49B1C represents creativity, courage, and the nurturing of personal growth. Color #E49B1C encourages mindful action and a cheerful, purposeful outlook.

Color Conversion

Convert #E49B1C 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

#E49B1C

RGB

rgb(228, 155, 28)

HSL

hsl(38°, 79%, 50%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 32%, 88%, 11%)

HSV

hsv(38°, 88%, 89%)

XYZ

43.9259 40.0205 6.5082

Yxy

40.0205 0.4856 0.4424

Hunter Lab

63.2618 3.4628 6.9119

CIE-Lab

69.4841 18.1061 69.1882

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red228 / 255 (89%)

89%

Green155 / 255 (61%)

61%

Blue28 / 255 (11%)

11%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta32 / 100 (32%)

32%

Yellow88 / 100 (88%)

88%

Key (Black)11 / 100 (11%)

11%

Color Variations

#E49B1C 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

#E49B1C 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 #E49B1C 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:#E49B1C

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 #E49B1C 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

#E49B1C

protanopia

#c4c43b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E49B1C;

Text Color

color: #E49B1C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E49B1C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E49B1C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E49B1C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E49B1C 0%, #875b10 100%);

Related Colors

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