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HEX E4A21F - #E4A21F, RGB(228,162,31) Color


Color Name: Marigold*
Hex Color Code: #E4A21F
RGB Color Code: RGB(228, 162, 31)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 28.9%, 86.4%, 10.6%



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What color is E4A21F?

The RGB color code for color number #E4A21F is RGB(228, 162, 31). In the RGB color model, #E4A21F has a red value of 228, a green value of 162, and a blue value of 31. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 28.9% magenta, 86.4% yellow, and 10.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 39.9° (degrees), 78.5 % saturation, and 50.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #E4A21F has a hue of 39.9° (degrees), 86.4 % saturation and 89.4 % brightness/value.



Color E4A21F is cool or warm?

Color E4A21F is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #E4A21F? (For interior and product design)

E4A21F has an LRV of nearly 42. By LRV value, it is a medium light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



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Light Color


Compare LRV 42 of #E4A21F with dark and light Color




Is #E4A21F Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color E4A21F meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #E4A21F color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(228, 162, 31)
Red
228 (89.4%)
Green
162 (63.5%)
Blue
31 (12.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
28.95%
Yellow
86.40%
Key
10.59%

HSL

HSL(39.9deg, 78.5 %, 50.8 %)

Hue
39.9°
Saturation
78.49 %.
Lightness
50.78 %.

RYB

RYB(85, 151, 22)
Red
85 (33.3%)
Yellow
151 (59.2%)
Blue
22 (8.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
39.9°
Saturation
86.40 %.
Brightness / Value
89.41 %.

HWB

H: 39.9°

W: 12.16 %

B: 10.59 %

XYZ

X : 45.16

Y : 42.43

Z : 7.11

YXY

Y1 : 42.43

X : 0.48

Y2 : 0.45

CMY

C : 10.59%

M : 36.47%

Y : 87.84%


LRV

~ 42.4 %

Munsell Color System

1.8Y 7.0/14.9

CIE-Lab

L : 71.17

A : 14.44

B : 69.77

CIE-Lch

L : 71.17

C : 71.24

H : 78.31

CIE-Luv

L : 71.17

U : 54.71

V : 69.32

Hunter-Lab

L : 65.14

A : 9.76

B : 39.13






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #E4A21F

Here are the colors similar to E4A21F. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.

#EAA221
Marigold
ΔE - 1.63 (98.4% similar)
#E49B0F
Gamboge
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#DAA520
Goldenrod
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#F5A400
School Bus Yellow
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to E4A21F.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to E4A21F.

#E49E00
RAL 1004 Golden Yellow
ΔE - 1.43 (98.6% similar)
#E2A300
RAL 1032 - Broom Yellow
ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)
#F9A800
RAL 1003 - Signal Yellow
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to E4A21F.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to E4A21F.

#E0A526
PANTONE 2007 C
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
#F2A900
PANTONE 130 C
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#EAAA00
PANTONE 124 C
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#D69A2D
PANTONE 7563 C
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to E4A21F.

#FFAF15
BS 08-E-53 - Yellow
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)
#FCAF3D
BS 08-D-41 - Yellow
ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)
#FFAC30
BS 06-E-50 - Apricot
ΔE - 5.60 (94.4% similar)
#F2AA4C
BS 06-D-41 - Orange
ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)


Paint color for Hex #E4A21F

Here are the paint colors similar to E4A21F. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color E4A21F similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #E4A21F to Benjamin Moore

#EAA731
Yellow Marigold (2155-30)
ΔE - 1.84 (98.2% similar)
#E4A039
Golden Vista (308)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#E2AD4A
Glen Ridge Gold (301)
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)
#DFA34A
Mayan Gold (175)
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color E4A21F similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #E4A21F to Valspar

#EBA101
Queen Anne (M226)
ΔE - 1.86 (98.1% similar)
#DA940F
Strawflower (V053-5)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#DE9E40
Golden Tiger (V052-4)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#EBB047
Sense of Wonder (V053-4)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color E4A21F similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #E4A21F to Dunn-Edwards

#DAA436
Fortune Cookie (DE 5355)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#DA9E38
Copper Cove (DE 5320)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#DBA637
Sunny Disposition (DET 481)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.8% similar)
#EDA740
Acorn Squash (DE 5292)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color E4A21F similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #E4A21F to Sherwin Williams

#D6A02B
Glitzy Gold (SW 6691)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)
#F8AC1D
Gusto Gold (SW 6904)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#EAAE47
Brittlebush (SW 6684)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#F2AF46
Goldenrod (SW 6677)
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color E4A21F similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #E4A21F to PPG Paints

#D6A332
Curry Sauce (PPG1210-7)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#E1A84B
Brass Mesh (PPG1209-6)
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#EBB454
Oro De Maya (PPG17-19)
ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)
#E3B34C
Va Va Voom (PPG1210-6)
ΔE - 5.91 (94.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color E4A21F similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #E4A21F to Behr

#EAB034
Midsummer Gold (P280-7)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#F9AB1D
Sunny Side Up (P270-7)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#D6A550
Plantain Chips (M290-6)
ΔE - 5.57 (94.4% similar)
#FFB737
Soft Boiled (P270-6)
ΔE - 5.94 (94.1% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color E4A21F similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #E4A21F to Farrow & Ball

#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 18.68 (81.3% similar)
#CDB19D
Templeton Pink (303)
ΔE - 19.97 (80.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#E4A21F color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



E4A21F
Marigold*

1F61E4
Bluetiful*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #E4A21F?

Color that best contrast with #E4A21F is #1F61E4, color name is Bluetiful*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #E4A21F?

Complementary or Opposite color for #E4A21F is #1F61E4, color name is Bluetiful*.





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