Information about #E69B22 color

#E69B22 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #E69B22 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(230, 155, 34) — 90.2% red, 60.8% green, 13.3% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 29 / 77 / 10. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#E69B22 is a energetic, saturated orange that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Marigold (#EAA221). Nearby in the Register you will also find Carrot Orange (#ED9121) and Buttercup (#DA9429).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(230, 155, 34)), which gives #E69B22 its character. If you plan to put text on a #E69B22 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 9.1:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.3:1. #E69B22 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#E69B22 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#E69B22 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #E69B22

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Marigold color link
Marigold

#EAA221

Buttercup color link
Buttercup

#DA9429

Goldenrod color link
Goldenrod

#DAA520

Warm Gold color link
Warm Gold

#DAA428

Galliano color link
Galliano

#D8A723

Urobilin color link
Urobilin

#E1AD21

Gamboge color link
Gamboge

#E49B0F

Bee Yellow color link
Bee Yellow

#E9AB17

Bitcoin color link
Bitcoin

#F7931A

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#E69B22
  • RGB230, 155, 34
  • CMYK0, 29, 77, 10
  • CSSrgb(230, 155, 34)
  • HSL37°, 80%, 52%
  • HSL Precise37.041°, 79.675%, 51.765%
  • HSV37°, 85%, 90%
  • HSB37°, 85%, 90%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.902
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.608
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.133
  • GLSLvec3(0.902, 0.608, 0.133)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.902, 0.608, 0.133, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.902, 0.608, 0.133)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB90.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB60.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB13.3%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDE69B22
  • DECIMAL ID15112994
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01