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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E5950B — Honey
#E5950B is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 38° 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 #E5950B
- fef9f0
- fce7c4
- fad697
- f8c46a
- f6b23d
- f4a010
- cc840a
- 9f6707
- 724a05
- 452d03
- 181001
Color schemes using #E5950B
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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#E5950B FAQ
What color is #E5950B?
#E5950B is a shade of honey in the orange family. It has a hue of 38 degrees, 91% saturation and 47% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E5950B?
#E5950B is rgb(229, 149, 11) in RGB, hsl(38, 91%, 47%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 35%, 95%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E5950B?
White text on this background reaches 2.43:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.64:1.
What colors go well with #E5950B?
Its direct complement is #0B5BE5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #0BC8E5 and #280BE5 gives you contrast without the vibration.