#E2A042
A medium, vivid orange closely aligning with Sandybrown.
About #E2A042
The hex code #E2A042 represents a beautifully specific shade of orange. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Sandybrown. In the RGB color space, it consists of 226 red, 160 green, and 66 blue.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 0% cyan, 29% magenta, 71% yellow, and 11% black. The HSL representation is 35.2° hue, 73.4% saturation, and 57.3% lightness.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#E2A042
RGB226, 160, 66
HSL35.2°, 73.4%, 57.3%
CMYK0%, 29%, 71%, 11%
HSV35.2°, 70.8%, 88.6%
LAB70.7, 15.9, 56.7
XYZ44.9, 41.7, 10.8
Decimal14852162
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.25:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
9.34:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.15:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
7.94:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #E2A042;
}
.text-color {
color: #E2A042;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #E2A042;
}