Color #E6C876 Color / Colour Code #E6C876
This page shows the hex color code for color #e6c876 (#E6C876). The colour is a orange tone with 69% saturation and 68% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #E6C876 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#E6C876 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 14, 44, and 74 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 44, 164, and 284 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #E6C876
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 44 and saturation at 69%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 44 to 89 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 44 with its complement at 224 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 #E6C876
Lightness variations at hue 44 and 69% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #E6C876
Design Use Cases for #E6C876
Vibrant Brand Color
#E6C876 has a strong 69% 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 68% lightness, #E6C876 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
#E6C876 sits in the orange range (hue 44). 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 #E6C876 (hue 44) to its complement at hue 224. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 74. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e6c876, #7593e6);
CSS Code for #E6C876
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About Color #E6C876 (#E6C876)
#E6C876 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 230 red, 200 green, and 118 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 44 degrees with 69% saturation and 68% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #E6C876 is 200/255 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, 13% magenta, 49% yellow, and 10% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #E6C876 against white is 1.63:1 and against black is 12.89:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 12.89:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #7593E6 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #E6C876. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E68F75 and #CBE675, 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 #E6C876?
- #E6C876 is Color #E6C876, a orange color (colour) with RGB(230, 200, 118), HSL(44, 69%, 68%), and CMYK(0%, 13%, 49%, 10%). Its perceived brightness is 200/255.
- Is #E6C876 accessible for text?
- Against white, #E6C876 has a contrast ratio of 1.63:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 12.89:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #E6C876?
- The complementary colour is #7593E6 (hue 224). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E68F75 and #CBE675. The triadic palette adds #75E6C8 and #C875E6 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #E6C876 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #e6c876; or rgb(230, 200, 118); or hsl(44, 69%, 68%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 44 69% 68%; 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.