#E2A824

A medium, vivid orange closely aligning with Goldenrod.

About #E2A824

The precise color #E2A824 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Goldenrod. Its digital footprint relies on 226 parts red, 168 parts green, and 36 parts blue light.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 26% M, 84% 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. 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#E2A824
RGB226, 168, 36
HSL41.7°, 76.6%, 51.4%
CMYK0%, 26%, 84%, 11%
HSV41.7°, 84.1%, 88.6%
LAB72.4, 10.5, 69.4
XYZ45.7, 44.3, 7.8
Decimal14854180

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.13:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
9.86:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.04:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
8.38:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #E2A824; }
.text-color { color: #E2A824; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #E2A824; }

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Goldenrod
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