Color #E1663C Color / Colour Code #E1663C
This page shows the hex color code for color #e1663c (#E1663C). The colour is a orange tone with 73% saturation and 56% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #E1663C against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#E1663C paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 345, 15, and 45 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 15, 135, and 255 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #E1663C
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 15 and saturation at 73%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 15 to 60 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 15 with its complement at 195 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #E1663C
Lightness variations at hue 15 and 73% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #E1663C
Design Use Cases for #E1663C
Vibrant Brand Color
#E1663C has a strong 73% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 56% lightness, #E1663C has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Warmth & Enthusiasm
#E1663C sits in the orange range (hue 15). Orange combines the energy of red with the warmth of yellow. It works naturally for progress indicators, pricing highlights, "new" badges, and friendly call-to-action buttons. Food and fitness brands frequently use this hue range.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #E1663C (hue 15) to its complement at hue 195. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 45. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e1663c, #3db8e1);
CSS Code for #E1663C
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About Color #E1663C (#E1663C)
#E1663C is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 225 red, 102 green, and 60 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.8:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 15 degrees with 73% saturation and 56% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #E1663C is 134/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 55% magenta, 73% yellow, and 12% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #E1663C against white is 3.41:1 and against black is 6.17:1. This only passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. For normal body text on white, darken the color or use it on a dark background where it achieves 6.17:1.
The complementary colour #3DB8E1 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #E1663C. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E13D66 and #E1B83D, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #E1663C
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #E1663C?
- #E1663C is Color #E1663C, a orange color (colour) with RGB(225, 102, 60), HSL(15, 73%, 56%), and CMYK(0%, 55%, 73%, 12%). Its perceived brightness is 134/255.
- Is #E1663C accessible for text?
- Against white, #E1663C has a contrast ratio of 3.41:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 6.17:1 (passes AA). It passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #E1663C?
- The complementary colour is #3DB8E1 (hue 195). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E13D66 and #E1B83D. The triadic palette adds #3DE166 and #663DE1 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #E1663C in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #e1663c; or rgb(225, 102, 60); or hsl(15, 73%, 56%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 15 73% 56%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.