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#E28A2C Color — #E28A2C

Complete color reference for #E28A2C: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#E28A2C
RGBrgb(226, 138, 44)
HSLhsl(31, 76%, 53%)
HSVhsv(31, 81%, 89%)
CMYKC:0% M:39% Y:81% K:11%
CSS Color#E28A2C
Decimal14846508
Luminance0.3453

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#E28A2C on White
Ratio: 2.66:1 — Fail
#E28A2C on Black
Ratio: 7.91:1 — AAA
White on #E28A2C
Ratio: 2.66:1 — Fail
Black on #E28A2C
Ratio: 7.91:1 — AAA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FEF9F4
100#FBEDDF
200#F6DCC0
300#F2CAA0
400#ECB376
500#E28A2C
600#B56E23
700#88531A
800#5A3712
900#39230B

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #E28A2C?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(226, 138, 44). The red channel is 226, green is 138, and blue is 44 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #E28A2C?

The HSL value is hsl(31, 76%, 53%). Hue is 31°, saturation is 76%, and lightness is 53%.

Does #E28A2C meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #E28A2C achieves a 2.66:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 7.91:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #E28A2C?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #E28A2C is #2C84E2.