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#E4A023 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E4A023 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E4A023 Color Information

#E4A023 RGB value is (228, 160, 35). The hex color red value is 228, green is 160, and blue is 35. Its HSL format shows a hue of 39°, saturation of 78 percent, and lightness of52 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 30 percent, 85 percent, 11percent.

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#E4A023 Color Meaning

Color #E4A023 conveys warmth, optimism, and grounded energy. Its golden-orange tone suggests sunlight, harvest, and vibrant vitality. Psychologically, color #E4A023 boosts focus, confidence, and positivity in daily activities. Culturally, the color is linked to celebrations, floral symbolism, and traditional textiles. Designers use color #E4A023 to add brightness, contrast, and warmth to visual compositions. Spiritually, #E4A023 represents creativity, courage, and the nurturing of personal growth. Color #E4A023 encourages mindful action and a cheerful, purposeful outlook.

Color Conversion

Convert #E4A023 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
#E4A023
RGB
rgb(228, 160, 35)
HSL
hsl(39°, 78%, 52%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 30%, 85%, 11%)
HSV
hsv(39°, 85%, 89%)
XYZ
44.8691 41.7569 7.2851
Yxy
41.7569 0.4778 0.4446
Hunter Lab
64.6196 3.1123 7.2723
CIE-Lab
70.7030 15.5997 68.2942

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red228 / 255 (89%)
89%
Green160 / 255 (63%)
63%
Blue35 / 255 (14%)
14%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta30 / 100 (30%)
30%
Yellow85 / 100 (85%)
85%
Key (Black)11 / 100 (11%)
11%

Color Variations

#E4A023 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

#E4A023 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 #E4A023 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

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.25:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E4A023 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: #E4A023;

Text Color

color: #E4A023;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E4A023;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E4A02340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E4A023;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E4A023 0%, #8b6011 100%);

#E4A023 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #E4A023 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.