#E5966C Color Information

Hex color code: #E5966C

#E5966C is a energetic orange color. In RGB it is (229, 150, 108), and in HSL it is (21°, 70%, 66%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameDark Salmon

HEX

#E5966C

RGB

229, 150, 108

HSL

21°, 70%, 66%

CMYK

0%, 34%, 53%, 10%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #E5966C;
background-color: #E5966C;
border-color: #E5966C;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #E5966C;
border: 2px solid #E5966C;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#E5966C]
text-[#E5966C]
border-[#E5966C]
shadow-[0_0_10px_E5966C]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #E5966C, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #E5966C; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #E5966C; 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 #E5966C; background-color: #E5966C15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #E5966C20; border-left: 4px solid #E5966C; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #E5966C; }

Related Colors

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Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #E5966C in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

229, 150, 108

Red: 229 / Green: 150 / Blue: 108

HSL

21°, 70%, 66%

Hue: 21° / Saturation: 70% / Lightness: 66%

CMYK

0%, 34%, 53%, 10%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 34% / Yellow: 53% / Key: 10%

What color is #E5966C?

#E5966C is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

6CBBE5

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #E5966C to RGB:

rgb(229, 150, 108)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #E5966C to HSL:

hsl(21, 70%, 66%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #E5966C to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 34%, 53%, 10%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A fiery orange tone, #E5966C has RGB (229, 150, 108) and HSL (21°, 70%, 66%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #E5966C is #6CBBE5, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #E56C7E.

Use #E5966C in CSS: color: #E5966C or background-color: #E5966C. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #E5966C

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.91:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E5966C?

#E5966C is a fiery orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #E5966C?

#E5966C in RGB is (229, 150, 108) - 229 red, 150 green, and 108 blue.

How to use #E5966C in CSS?

Use #E5966C directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #E5966C?

#6CBBE5 (complementary), #E56C7E (analogous), and #DA682B (lighter shade) work well with #E5966C.