#E9C596 Color Information

Hex color code: #E9C596

The hex color #E9C596 is a subtle orange with RGB values of (233, 197, 150) and HSL of (34°, 65%, 75%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameBurlywood

HEX

#E9C596

RGB

233, 197, 150

HSL

34°, 65%, 75%

CMYK

0%, 15%, 36%, 9%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #E9C596;
background-color: #E9C596;
border-color: #E9C596;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #E9C596;
border: 2px solid #E9C596;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#E9C596]
text-[#E9C596]
border-[#E9C596]
shadow-[0_0_10px_E9C596]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #E9C596, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #E9C596; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #E9C596; 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 #E9C596; background-color: #E9C59615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #E9C59620; border-left: 4px solid #E9C596; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #E9C596; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #E9C596 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

233, 197, 150

Red: 233 / Green: 197 / Blue: 150

HSL

34°, 65%, 75%

Hue: 34° / Saturation: 65% / Lightness: 75%

CMYK

0%, 15%, 36%, 9%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 15% / Yellow: 36% / Key: 9%

What color is #E9C596?

#E9C596 is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

96BAE9

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #E9C596 to RGB:

rgb(233, 197, 150)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #E9C596 to HSL:

hsl(34, 65%, 75%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #E9C596 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 15%, 36%, 9%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A muted orange tone, #E9C596 has RGB (233, 197, 150) and HSL (34°, 65%, 75%). Known for evoking optimism and creativity, this orange-yellow hue is often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #E9C596 is #96BAE9, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #E99B96.

Use #E9C596 in CSS: color: #E9C596 or background-color: #E9C596. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #E9C596

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

Contrast Ratio: 12.89:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9C596?

#E9C596 is a muted orange color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #E9C596?

#E9C596 in RGB is (233, 197, 150) - 233 red, 197 green, and 150 blue.

How to use #E9C596 in CSS?

Use #E9C596 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #E9C596?

#96BAE9 (complementary), #E99B96 (analogous), and #DBA257 (lighter shade) work well with #E9C596.