#E5A161 Color Information

Hex color code: #E5A161

The hex color #E5A161 is a vivid orange with RGB values of (229, 161, 97) and HSL of (29°, 72%, 64%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameSandy Brown
HEX
#E5A161
RGB
229, 161, 97
HSL
29°, 72%, 64%
CMYK
0%, 30%, 58%, 10%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #E5A161;
background-color: #E5A161;
border-color: #E5A161;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #E5A161;
border: 2px solid #E5A161;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#E5A161]
text-[#E5A161]
border-[#E5A161]
shadow-[0_0_10px_E5A161]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #E5A161, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #E5A161; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #E5A161; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #E5A161; background-color: #E5A16115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #E5A16120; border-left: 4px solid #E5A161; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #E5A161; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #E5A161 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

229, 161, 97

Red: 229 / Green: 161 / Blue: 97

HSL

29°, 72%, 64%

Hue: 29° / Saturation: 72% / Lightness: 64%

CMYK

0%, 30%, 58%, 10%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 30% / Yellow: 58% / Key: 10%

What color is #E5A161?

#E5A161 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #E5A161 to RGB:

rgb(229, 161, 97)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #E5A161 to HSL:

hsl(29, 72%, 64%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #E5A161 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 30%, 58%, 10%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#E5A161 is a dynamic orange color with RGB values of 229, 161, 97 and HSL of 29°, 72%, 64%. This red-orange hue evokes warmth and passion, making it suitable for commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #E5A161 is #61A5E5, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #E56163.

Use #E5A161 in CSS: color: #E5A161 or background-color: #E5A161. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #E5A161

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 9.60:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E5A161?

#E5A161 is a dynamic orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #E5A161?

#E5A161 in RGB is (229, 161, 97) - 229 red, 161 green, and 97 blue.

How to use #E5A161 in CSS?

Use #E5A161 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #E5A161?

#61A5E5 (complementary), #E56163 (analogous), and #D77A23 (lighter shade) work well with #E5A161.