Information about #E4C470 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #E4C470 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Very Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(228, 196, 112) — 89.4% red, 76.9% green, 43.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 13 / 45 / 11. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#E4C470 is a strongly colored warm orange that appears airy and pastel-like. It is a natural fit for minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Chenin (#DEC371). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Pastel Deep Gold (#E5C768) and Sand (#E2CA76).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(228, 196, 112)), which gives #E4C470 its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #E4C470: 12.4:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.7:1 for white. #E4C470 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#E4C470 color variations

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#E4C470 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #E4C470

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Chenin color link
Chenin

#DEC371

Sand color link
Sand

#E2CA76

Golden Sand color link
Golden Sand

#EACE6A

Soft Gold color link
Soft Gold

#E0CD67

Pencarrow color link
Pencarrow

#E3BF7E

Souffle color link
Souffle

#D5C171

Warm Sun color link
Warm Sun

#F1CD6C

Warm Peach color link
Warm Peach

#EBB675

Wild Rice color link
Wild Rice

#E3D474

#E4C470 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#E4C470
  • RGB228, 196, 112
  • CMYK0, 13, 45, 11
  • HSL43°, 68%, 67%
  • HSL Precise43.448°, 68.235%, 66.667%
  • HSV43°, 51%, 89%
  • HSB43°, 51%, 89%
  • HEX IDE4C470
  • DECIMAL ID14992496
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB89.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB76.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB43.9%
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