#E29900
A medium, vivid orange closely aligning with Orange.
About #E29900
The hex code #E29900 represents a beautifully specific shade of orange. Designers often compare it to the standard color Orange. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 226, 153, and 0.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 32% M, 100% Y, and 11% K. The HSL representation is 40.6° hue, 100.0% saturation, and 44.3% lightness.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#E29900
RGB226, 153, 0
HSL40.6°, 100.0%, 44.3%
CMYK0%, 32%, 100%, 11%
HSV40.6°, 100.0%, 88.6%
LAB68.7, 18.0, 73.2
XYZ42.8, 39.0, 5.3
Decimal14850304
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.39:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
8.79:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.28:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
7.47:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #E29900;
}
.text-color {
color: #E29900;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #E29900;
}