Color #EAAA55 Color / Colour Code #EAAA55
This page shows the hex color code for color #eaaa55 (#EAAA55). The colour is a orange tone with 78% saturation and 63% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EAAA55 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EAAA55 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 #EAAA55
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 34 and saturation at 78%. 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 #EAAA55
Lightness variations at hue 34 and 78% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EAAA55
Design Use Cases for #EAAA55
Vibrant Brand Color
#EAAA55 has a strong 78% 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 63% lightness, #EAAA55 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
#EAAA55 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 #EAAA55 (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, #eaaa55, #5797ea);
CSS Code for #EAAA55
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Colors visually similar to #EAAA55 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #EAAA55 (#EAAA55)
#EAAA55 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 234 red, 170 green, and 85 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.8:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 34 degrees with 78% saturation and 63% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EAAA55 is 179/255 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, 27% magenta, 64% yellow, and 8% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EAAA55 against white is 2.02:1 and against black is 10.38:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 10.38:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #5797EA creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EAAA55. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EA6157 and #E0EA57, 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 #EAAA55
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EAAA55?
- #EAAA55 is Color #EAAA55, a orange color (colour) with RGB(234, 170, 85), HSL(34, 78%, 63%), and CMYK(0%, 27%, 64%, 8%). Its perceived brightness is 179/255.
- Is #EAAA55 accessible for text?
- Against white, #EAAA55 has a contrast ratio of 2.02:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 10.38:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EAAA55?
- The complementary colour is #5797EA (hue 214). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EA6157 and #E0EA57. The triadic palette adds #57EAAA and #AA57EA for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EAAA55 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #eaaa55; or rgb(234, 170, 85); or hsl(34, 78%, 63%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 34 78% 63%; 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.