Color #E3A135 Color / Colour Code #E3A135
This page shows the hex color code for color #e3a135 (#E3A135). The colour is a orange tone with 76% saturation and 55% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #E3A135 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#E3A135 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 7, 37, and 67 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 37, 157, and 277 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #E3A135
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 37 and saturation at 76%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 37 to 82 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 37 with its complement at 217 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 #E3A135
Lightness variations at hue 37 and 76% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #E3A135
Design Use Cases for #E3A135
Vibrant Brand Color
#E3A135 has a strong 76% 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, #E3A135 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
#E3A135 sits in the orange range (hue 37). 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 #E3A135 (hue 37) to its complement at hue 217. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 67. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e3a135, #3578e3);
CSS Code for #E3A135
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About Color #E3A135 (#E3A135)
#E3A135 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 227 red, 161 green, and 53 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.3:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 37 degrees with 76% saturation and 55% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #E3A135 is 168/255 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, 29% magenta, 77% yellow, and 11% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #E3A135 against white is 2.23:1 and against black is 9.42:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 9.42:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #3578E3 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #E3A135. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E34935 and #CFE335, 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 #E3A135?
- #E3A135 is Color #E3A135, a orange color (colour) with RGB(227, 161, 53), HSL(37, 76%, 55%), and CMYK(0%, 29%, 77%, 11%). Its perceived brightness is 168/255.
- Is #E3A135 accessible for text?
- Against white, #E3A135 has a contrast ratio of 2.23:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 9.42:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #E3A135?
- The complementary colour is #3578E3 (hue 217). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E34935 and #CFE335. The triadic palette adds #35E3A1 and #A135E3 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #E3A135 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #e3a135; or rgb(227, 161, 53); or hsl(37, 76%, 55%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 37 76% 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.