Color #EF682A Color / Colour Code #EF682A
This page shows the hex color code for color #ef682a (#EF682A). The colour is a orange tone with 86% saturation and 55% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EF682A against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EF682A paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 349, 19, and 49 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 19, 139, and 259 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EF682A
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 19 and saturation at 86%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 19 to 64 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 19 with its complement at 199 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 #EF682A
Lightness variations at hue 19 and 86% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EF682A
Design Use Cases for #EF682A
High-Impact Accent
With 86% saturation, #EF682A is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 55% lightness, #EF682A 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
#EF682A sits in the orange range (hue 19). 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 #EF682A (hue 19) to its complement at hue 199. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 49. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ef682a, #2ab0ef);
CSS Code for #EF682A
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About Color #EF682A (#EF682A)
#EF682A is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 239 red, 104 green, and 42 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 5.7:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 19 degrees with 86% saturation and 55% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EF682A is 137/255 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, 56% magenta, 82% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EF682A against white is 3.14:1 and against black is 6.68:1. 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 6.68:1.
The complementary colour #2AB0EF creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EF682A. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EF2A4E and #EFCB2A, 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 #EF682A
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EF682A?
- #EF682A is Color #EF682A, a orange color (colour) with RGB(239, 104, 42), HSL(19, 86%, 55%), and CMYK(0%, 56%, 82%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 137/255.
- Is #EF682A accessible for text?
- Against white, #EF682A has a contrast ratio of 3.14:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 6.68:1 (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 #EF682A?
- The complementary colour is #2AB0EF (hue 199). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EF2A4E and #EFCB2A. The triadic palette adds #2AEF68 and #682AEF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EF682A in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ef682a; or rgb(239, 104, 42); or hsl(19, 86%, 55%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 19 86% 55%; 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.