#E2A842
A medium, vivid orange closely aligning with Goldenrod.
About #E2A842
The hex code #E2A842 represents a beautifully specific shade of orange. Designers often compare it to the standard color Goldenrod. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 226, 168, and 66.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 0% Cyan, 26% Magenta, 71% Yellow, and 11% Black. The HSL representation is 38.2° hue, 73.4% saturation, and 57.3% lightness.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. 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#E2A842
RGB226, 168, 66
HSL38.2°, 73.4%, 57.3%
CMYK0%, 26%, 71%, 11%
HSV38.2°, 70.8%, 88.6%
LAB72.6, 11.6, 58.7
XYZ46.4, 44.6, 11.3
Decimal14854210
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.12:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
9.91:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.02:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
8.43:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #E2A842;
}
.text-color {
color: #E2A842;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #E2A842;
}