#E2A800
A medium, vivid orange closely aligning with Goldenrod.
About #E2A800
At its core, #E2A800 is a medium and vivid hue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Goldenrod. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(226, 168, 0).
While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 26% M, 100% Y, and 11% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#E2A800
RGB226, 168, 0
HSL44.6°, 100.0%, 44.3%
CMYK0%, 26%, 100%, 11%
HSV44.6°, 100.0%, 88.6%
LAB72.3, 10.0, 75.6
XYZ45.4, 44.2, 6.1
Decimal14854144
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.14:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
9.83:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.04:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
8.36:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #E2A800;
}
.text-color {
color: #E2A800;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #E2A800;
}