#E28A00
A medium, vivid orange closely aligning with Darkorange.
About #E28A00
The hex code #E28A00 represents a beautifully specific shade of orange. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkorange. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(226, 138, 0).
When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 39% M, 100% Y, and 11% K. With a hue angle of 36.6 degrees, it sits comfortably in the orange spectrum.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#E28A00
RGB226, 138, 0
HSL36.6°, 100.0%, 44.3%
CMYK0%, 39%, 100%, 11%
HSV36.6°, 100.0%, 88.6%
LAB65.2, 25.9, 70.9
XYZ40.5, 34.3, 4.5
Decimal14846464
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.67:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
7.87:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.55:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
6.69:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #E28A00;
}
.text-color {
color: #E28A00;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #E28A00;
}