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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E4B05E — Sand
#E4B05E is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 37° 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 #E4B05E
- fdf9f2
- f6e5ca
- efd1a2
- e8be7a
- e2aa51
- db9729
- b67c1f
- 8e6118
- 664611
- 3e2a0b
- 160f04
Color schemes using #E4B05E
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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#E4B05E FAQ
What color is #E4B05E?
#E4B05E is a shade of sand in the orange family. It has a hue of 37 degrees, 71% saturation and 63% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E4B05E?
#E4B05E is rgb(228, 176, 94) in RGB, hsl(37, 71%, 63%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 23%, 59%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E4B05E?
White text on this background reaches 1.97:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.67:1.
What colors go well with #E4B05E?
Its direct complement is #5E91E4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5ED4E4 and #6D5EE4 gives you contrast without the vibration.