Orange

The color #E6C456 is a orange that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 230, 196, 86 and HSL values of 46°, 74%, 62%.

Color Values for #E6C456

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HEX:
#E6C456
RGB:
rgb(230,196,86) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(46,74%,62%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 15%, 63%, 10%) Copied!

Color Composition of #E6C456

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #E6C456. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 90.2%
Green: 76.9%
Blue: 33.7%

Contrast Analysis for #E6C456

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #E6C456

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #E6C456

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #E6C456

The complementary color for #E6C456 is #5678E6. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #E6C456

The analogous colors for #E6C456 are #E67D56 and #C0E656. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #E6C456

The triadic colors for #E6C456 are #56E6C4 and #C456E6. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #E6C456

These are the darker variations of #E6C456. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #B89D45 and #8A7634. This progression shows how #E6C456 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #E6C456

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #EBD078 and #F0DC9A. This progression shows how #E6C456. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #E6C456

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #E6C456. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #E6C456

Companies and brands that incorporate #E6C456 in their visual identity.

#E6C456 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #E6C456. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #E6C456 is a orange with RGB values of 230, 196, 86 and HSL values of 46°, 74%, 62%.

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