Color #EEA03E Color / Colour Code #EEA03E
This page shows the hex color code for color #eea03e (#EEA03E). The colour is a orange tone with 84% saturation and 59% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EEA03E against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EEA03E paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 3, 33, and 63 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 33, 153, and 273 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EEA03E
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 33 and saturation at 84%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 33 to 78 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 33 with its complement at 213 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 #EEA03E
Lightness variations at hue 33 and 84% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EEA03E
Design Use Cases for #EEA03E
Vibrant Brand Color
#EEA03E has a strong 84% 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 59% lightness, #EEA03E 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
#EEA03E sits in the orange range (hue 33). 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 #EEA03E (hue 33) to its complement at hue 213. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 63. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eea03e, #3f8eee);
CSS Code for #EEA03E
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About Color #EEA03E (#EEA03E)
#EEA03E is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 238 red, 160 green, and 62 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.8:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 33 degrees with 84% saturation and 59% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EEA03E is 172/255 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, 33% magenta, 74% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EEA03E against white is 2.16:1 and against black is 9.73:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 9.73:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #3F8EEE creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EEA03E. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EE473F and #E5EE3F, 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 #EEA03E
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EEA03E?
- #EEA03E is Color #EEA03E, a orange color (colour) with RGB(238, 160, 62), HSL(33, 84%, 59%), and CMYK(0%, 33%, 74%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 172/255.
- Is #EEA03E accessible for text?
- Against white, #EEA03E has a contrast ratio of 2.16:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 9.73:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EEA03E?
- The complementary colour is #3F8EEE (hue 213). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EE473F and #E5EE3F. The triadic palette adds #3FEE9F and #9F3FEE for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EEA03E in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #eea03e; or rgb(238, 160, 62); or hsl(33, 84%, 59%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 33 84% 59%; 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.