Color #EA511A Color / Colour Code #EA511A
This page shows the hex color code for color #ea511a (#EA511A). The colour is a orange tone with 83% saturation and 51% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EA511A against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EA511A paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 346, 16, and 46 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 16, 136, and 256 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EA511A
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 16 and saturation at 83%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 16 to 61 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 16 with its complement at 196 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 #EA511A
Lightness variations at hue 16 and 83% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EA511A
Design Use Cases for #EA511A
Vibrant Brand Color
#EA511A has a strong 83% 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 51% lightness, #EA511A 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
#EA511A sits in the orange range (hue 16). 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 #EA511A (hue 16) to its complement at hue 196. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 46. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ea511a, #1ab2ea);
CSS Code for #EA511A
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Colors visually similar to #EA511A based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #EA511A (#EA511A)
#EA511A is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 234 red, 81 green, and 26 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 9.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 16 degrees with 83% saturation and 51% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EA511A is 120/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 65% magenta, 89% yellow, and 8% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EA511A against white is 3.69:1 and against black is 5.69:1. 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 5.69:1.
The complementary colour #1AB2EA creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EA511A. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EA1A4B and #EAB91A, 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 #EA511A
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EA511A?
- #EA511A is Color #EA511A, a orange color (colour) with RGB(234, 81, 26), HSL(16, 83%, 51%), and CMYK(0%, 65%, 89%, 8%). Its perceived brightness is 120/255.
- Is #EA511A accessible for text?
- Against white, #EA511A has a contrast ratio of 3.69:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 5.69:1 (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 #EA511A?
- The complementary colour is #1AB2EA (hue 196). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EA1A4B and #EAB91A. The triadic palette adds #1AEA52 and #521AEA for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EA511A in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ea511a; or rgb(234, 81, 26); or hsl(16, 83%, 51%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 16 83% 51%; 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.