#e27240 color: Knockout Orange
#e27240 is rgb(226, 114, 64) in RGB and oklch(67.368% 0.1536 43.314) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Orange
- Medium
- Vivid
- Warm
- ≈ Terracotta
- amber-600
- Black 11%
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About #e27240
#e27240 is a bright orange color. In OKLCH it has 67.4% lightness, 0.154 chroma and a hue of 43°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3.13:1 contrast and black text 6.71:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Knockout Orange (#e16f3e). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is amber-600.
Lighter: #e27240 mixed with white
Darker: #e27240 mixed with black
Calmer: #e27240 with less saturation
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Questions about #e27240
What color is #e27240?
#e27240 is bright orange. The closest named color is Knockout Orange. In RGB it is rgb(226, 114, 64), in HSL hsl(18.52, 73.64%, 56.86%) and in OKLCH oklch(67.368% 0.1536 43.314).
What colors go well with #e27240?
The complementary color of #e27240 is #00a8d8. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #e4697b and #ce8400. The triadic partners are #00b37b and #8b87f1.
Is white or black text more readable on #e27240?
Black text reads better on #e27240: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.13:1 and black gives 6.71:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #e27240 a warm or cool color?
#e27240 is a warm color. In OKLCH its hue is 43 degrees, its lightness 67.4% and its chroma 0.154.