Color #E5B68F Color / Colour Code #E5B68F
This page shows the hex color code for color #e5b68f (#E5B68F). The colour is a orange tone with 62% saturation and 73% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #E5B68F against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#E5B68F paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 357, 27, and 57 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 27, 147, and 267 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #E5B68F
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 27 and saturation at 62%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 27 to 72 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 27 with its complement at 207 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 #E5B68F
Lightness variations at hue 27 and 62% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #E5B68F
Design Use Cases for #E5B68F
Vibrant Brand Color
#E5B68F has a strong 62% 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.
Light Background Tint
#E5B68F at 73% lightness creates a gentle tinted background. Use it for section backgrounds, alert banners, or card surfaces that need to stand out from a white page without strong contrast. It adds color personality while keeping the design light and open.
Warmth & Enthusiasm
#E5B68F sits in the orange range (hue 27). 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 #E5B68F (hue 27) to its complement at hue 207. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 57. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e5b68f, #8fbee5);
CSS Code for #E5B68F
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About Color #E5B68F (#E5B68F)
#E5B68F is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 229 red, 182 green, and 143 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 27 degrees with 62% saturation and 73% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #E5B68F is 192/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 21% magenta, 38% yellow, and 10% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #E5B68F against white is 1.84:1 and against black is 11.42:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 11.42:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #8FBEE5 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #E5B68F. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E58F94 and #E5E18F, 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 #E5B68F
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #E5B68F?
- #E5B68F is Color #E5B68F, a orange color (colour) with RGB(229, 182, 143), HSL(27, 62%, 73%), and CMYK(0%, 21%, 38%, 10%). Its perceived brightness is 192/255.
- Is #E5B68F accessible for text?
- Against white, #E5B68F has a contrast ratio of 1.84:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 11.42:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #E5B68F?
- The complementary colour is #8FBEE5 (hue 207). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E58F94 and #E5E18F. The triadic palette adds #8FE5B6 and #B68FE5 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #E5B68F in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #e5b68f; or rgb(229, 182, 143); or hsl(27, 62%, 73%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 27 62% 73%; 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.