Color #EA901A Color / Colour Code #EA901A
This page shows the hex color code for color #ea901a (#EA901A). 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 #EA901A against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EA901A paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 4, 34, and 64 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 34, 154, and 274 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EA901A
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 34 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 34 to 79 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 34 with its complement at 214 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 #EA901A
Lightness variations at hue 34 and 83% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EA901A
Design Use Cases for #EA901A
Vibrant Brand Color
#EA901A 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, #EA901A 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
#EA901A sits in the orange range (hue 34). 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 #EA901A (hue 34) to its complement at hue 214. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 64. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ea901a, #1a74ea);
CSS Code for #EA901A
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About Color #EA901A (#EA901A)
#EA901A is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 234 red, 144 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 34 degrees with 83% saturation and 51% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EA901A is 157/255 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, 89% yellow, and 8% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EA901A against white is 2.47:1 and against black is 8.50:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 8.50:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #1A74EA creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EA901A. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EA281A and #DCEA1A, 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 #EA901A
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EA901A?
- #EA901A is Color #EA901A, a orange color (colour) with RGB(234, 144, 26), HSL(34, 83%, 51%), and CMYK(0%, 38%, 89%, 8%). Its perceived brightness is 157/255.
- Is #EA901A accessible for text?
- Against white, #EA901A has a contrast ratio of 2.47:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 8.50:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EA901A?
- The complementary colour is #1A74EA (hue 214). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EA281A and #DCEA1A. The triadic palette adds #1AEA90 and #901AEA for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EA901A in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ea901a; or rgb(234, 144, 26); or hsl(34, 83%, 51%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 34 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.