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#E9A620 Color — #E9A620

Complete color reference for #E9A620: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#E9A620
RGBrgb(233, 166, 32)
HSLhsl(40, 82%, 52%)
HSVhsv(40, 86%, 91%)
CMYKC:0% M:29% Y:86% K:9%
CSS Color#E9A620
Decimal15312416
Luminance0.447

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#E9A620 on White
Ratio: 2.11:1 — Fail
#E9A620 on Black
Ratio: 9.94:1 — AAA
White on #E9A620
Ratio: 2.11:1 — Fail
Black on #E9A620
Ratio: 9.94:1 — AAA

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

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FEFBF4
100#FCF2DE
200#F8E4BC
300#F5D79B
400#F1C56E
500#E9A620
600#BA851A
700#8C6413
800#5D420D
900#3A2A08

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 #E9A620?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(233, 166, 32). The red channel is 233, green is 166, and blue is 32 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #E9A620?

The HSL value is hsl(40, 82%, 52%). Hue is 40°, saturation is 82%, and lightness is 52%.

Does #E9A620 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #E9A620 achieves a 2.11:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 9.94:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #E9A620?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #E9A620 is #2063E9.