Color #E28C36 Color / Colour Code #E28C36
This page shows the hex color code for color #e28c36 (#E28C36). The colour is a orange tone with 75% saturation and 55% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #E28C36 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#E28C36 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 0, 30, and 60 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 30, 150, and 270 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #E28C36
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 30 and saturation at 75%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 30 to 75 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 30 with its complement at 210 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 #E28C36
Lightness variations at hue 30 and 75% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #E28C36
Design Use Cases for #E28C36
Vibrant Brand Color
#E28C36 has a strong 75% 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 55% lightness, #E28C36 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
#E28C36 sits in the orange range (hue 30). 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 #E28C36 (hue 30) to its complement at hue 210. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 60. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e28c36, #368ce2);
CSS Code for #E28C36
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About Color #E28C36 (#E28C36)
#E28C36 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 226 red, 140 green, and 54 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.2:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 30 degrees with 75% saturation and 55% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #E28C36 is 156/255 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, 38% magenta, 76% yellow, and 11% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #E28C36 against white is 2.61:1 and against black is 8.04:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 8.04:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #368CE2 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #E28C36. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E23636 and #E2E236, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #E28C36?
- #E28C36 is Color #E28C36, a orange color (colour) with RGB(226, 140, 54), HSL(30, 75%, 55%), and CMYK(0%, 38%, 76%, 11%). Its perceived brightness is 156/255.
- Is #E28C36 accessible for text?
- Against white, #E28C36 has a contrast ratio of 2.61:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 8.04:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #E28C36?
- The complementary colour is #368CE2 (hue 210). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E23636 and #E2E236. The triadic palette adds #36E28C and #8C36E2 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #E28C36 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #e28c36; or rgb(226, 140, 54); or hsl(30, 75%, 55%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 30 75% 55%; 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.