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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E17B0E — Tangerine
#E17B0E is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 31° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #E17B0E
- fef8f1
- fbe1c5
- f8ca98
- f6b36c
- f39c40
- f08614
- c86e0d
- 9c560a
- 703d07
- 442504
- 180d02
Color schemes using #E17B0E
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#E17B0E FAQ
What color is #E17B0E?
#E17B0E is a shade of tangerine in the orange family. It has a hue of 31 degrees, 88% saturation and 47% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E17B0E?
#E17B0E is rgb(225, 123, 14) in RGB, hsl(31, 88%, 47%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 45%, 94%, 12%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E17B0E?
White text on this background reaches 2.98:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.04:1.
What colors go well with #E17B0E?
Its direct complement is #0E74E1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #0EDEE1 and #120EE1 gives you contrast without the vibration.