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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E55A10 — Burnt Orange
#E55A10 is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 21° 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 #E55A10
- fef5f1
- fbd8c5
- f8ba99
- f59d6d
- f27f41
- ef6115
- c74f0e
- 9b3d0b
- 702c08
- 441b05
- 180902
Color schemes using #E55A10
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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#E55A10 FAQ
What color is #E55A10?
#E55A10 is a shade of burnt orange in the orange family. It has a hue of 21 degrees, 87% saturation and 48% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E55A10?
#E55A10 is rgb(229, 90, 16) in RGB, hsl(21, 87%, 48%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 61%, 93%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E55A10?
White text on this background reaches 3.62:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.8:1.
What colors go well with #E55A10?
Its direct complement is #109AE5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #10E5C5 and #1030E5 gives you contrast without the vibration.