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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E78C1D — Honey
#E78C1D is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 33° 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 #E78C1D
- fef8f1
- f9e2c7
- f5cd9c
- f0b772
- eca247
- e78c1d
- c17314
- 965a10
- 6c410b
- 422707
- 170e02
Color schemes using #E78C1D
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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#E78C1D FAQ
What color is #E78C1D?
#E78C1D is a shade of honey in the orange family. It has a hue of 33 degrees, 81% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E78C1D?
#E78C1D is rgb(231, 140, 29) in RGB, hsl(33, 81%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 39%, 87%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E78C1D?
White text on this background reaches 2.57:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.17:1.
What colors go well with #E78C1D?
Its direct complement is #1D78E7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1DDDE7 and #271DE7 gives you contrast without the vibration.