#E9A816

A medium, vivid orange closely aligning with Goldenrod.

About #E9A816

The hex code #E9A816 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 233, 168, and 22.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 28% M, 91% Y, and 9% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.

When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#E9A816
RGB233, 168, 22
HSL41.5°, 82.7%, 50.0%
CMYK0%, 28%, 91%, 9%
HSV41.5°, 90.6%, 91.4%
LAB73.1, 13.2, 73.6
XYZ47.8, 45.4, 7.0
Decimal15312918

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.08:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
10.08:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.99:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
8.57:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #E9A816; }
.text-color { color: #E9A816; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #E9A816; }

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