#E5B480 Color Information

Hex color code: #E5B480

#E5B480 is a understated orange color. In RGB it is (229, 180, 128), and in HSL it is (31°, 66%, 70%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameBurlywood

HEX

#E5B480

RGB

229, 180, 128

HSL

31°, 66%, 70%

CMYK

0%, 21%, 44%, 10%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #E5B480;
background-color: #E5B480;
border-color: #E5B480;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #E5B480;
border: 2px solid #E5B480;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#E5B480]
text-[#E5B480]
border-[#E5B480]
shadow-[0_0_10px_E5B480]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #E5B480, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #E5B480; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #E5B480; 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 #E5B480; background-color: #E5B48015; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #E5B48020; border-left: 4px solid #E5B480; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #E5B480; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #E5B480 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

229, 180, 128

Red: 229 / Green: 180 / Blue: 128

HSL

31°, 66%, 70%

Hue: 31° / Saturation: 66% / Lightness: 70%

CMYK

0%, 21%, 44%, 10%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 21% / Yellow: 44% / Key: 10%

What color is #E5B480?

#E5B480 is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

80B1E5

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #E5B480 to RGB:

rgb(229, 180, 128)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #E5B480 to HSL:

hsl(31, 66%, 70%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #E5B480 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 21%, 44%, 10%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A balanced orange tone, #E5B480 has RGB (229, 180, 128) and HSL (31°, 66%, 70%). Known for evoking optimism and creativity, this orange-yellow hue is popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #E5B480 is #80B1E5, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #E58280.

Use #E5B480 in CSS: color: #E5B480 or background-color: #E5B480. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #E5B480

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

Contrast Ratio: 11.17:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E5B480?

#E5B480 is a balanced orange color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #E5B480?

#E5B480 in RGB is (229, 180, 128) - 229 red, 180 green, and 128 blue.

How to use #E5B480 in CSS?

Use #E5B480 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #E5B480?

#80B1E5 (complementary), #E58280 (analogous), and #D88F41 (lighter shade) work well with #E5B480.