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#E57E10 — Tangerine
#E57E10 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 #E57E10
- fef8f1
- fbe1c5
- f8ca99
- f5b36d
- f29c41
- ef8615
- c76e0e
- 9b560b
- 703d08
- 442505
- 180d02
Color schemes using #E57E10
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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#E57E10 FAQ
What color is #E57E10?
#E57E10 is a shade of tangerine in the orange family. It has a hue of 31 degrees, 87% saturation and 48% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E57E10?
#E57E10 is rgb(229, 126, 16) in RGB, hsl(31, 87%, 48%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 45%, 93%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E57E10?
White text on this background reaches 2.87:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.32:1.
What colors go well with #E57E10?
Its direct complement is #1077E5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #10E1E5 and #1310E5 gives you contrast without the vibration.