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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E5A371 — Sand
#E5A371 is a light saturated orange sitting at 26° 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 #E5A371
- fdf7f2
- f5ddca
- eec3a3
- e7aa7b
- e09053
- d8772c
- b46121
- 8c4b1a
- 653612
- 3d210b
- 160c04
Color schemes using #E5A371
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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#E5A371 FAQ
What color is #E5A371?
#E5A371 is a shade of sand in the orange family. It has a hue of 26 degrees, 69% saturation and 67% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E5A371?
#E5A371 is rgb(229, 163, 113) in RGB, hsl(26, 69%, 67%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 29%, 51%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E5A371?
White text on this background reaches 2.14:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.81:1.
What colors go well with #E5A371?
Its direct complement is #71B3E5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #71E5DD and #7179E5 gives you contrast without the vibration.