#E5A812 Hex Code
Color Name: Gamboge
What is hex #E5A812 Color?
The color name of hex code #E5A812 is Gamboge. The RGB values are (229, 168, 18) which means it is composed of
55% red, 40% green and 4% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:27 Y:92 K:10. In the HSV/HSB scale, #E5A812 has a hue of 43°, 92% saturation and a brightness value of 90%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #E5A812 Color Codes
| Color Name | Gamboge |
| RGB Values | (229, 168, 18) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 27%, 92%, 10%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (43°, 92%, 90%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC9900 |
| Inverse Color | #1A57ED [Palatinate Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 124 C |
| Closest RAL | 1032 [Broom yellow] |
| Complementary Color | #124FE5 [Palatinate Blue] |
| #E5A812 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #8A8A8A |
| Desaturated | #7C7C7C |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #AAAAAA |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #AAAAAA |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #CECECE |
Hex #E5A812 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #E5A812 is #124FE5 which is called Palatinate Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #E5A812 color is offered by #124FE5. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #E5A812 are #B9E512 and #E53F12, called Bitter Lemon and Vermilion (Plochere), respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #E5A812 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #E5A812 are #12B9E5 (Cyan (Process)) and #3F12E5 (Interdimensional Blue). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#E5A812 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #12E5A8 (Medium Spring Green) and #A812E5 (Vivid Mulberry) along with #E5A812, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #E5A812 has #12E5A8 (Medium Spring Green), #124FE5 (Palatinate Blue) and #E5124F (Spanish Crimson). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #E5A812 contains #12E53F (Malachite), #124FE5 (Palatinate Blue) and #E512B9 (Shocking Pink). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #E5A812 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #E5A812 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of E5A812 Color
Tints
EAB941- EDC259
- EFCB71
- F2D489
- F5DCA0
- F7E5B8
- FAEED0
- FCF6E7
Tones
- D1A028
- C79C33
- BD983E
- B39449
- A89054
- 9E8C5F
- 94886A
- 8A8475
Shades
- B7860E
- A0760D
- 89650B
- 735409
- 5C4307
- 453205
- 2E2204
- 171102
#E5A812 Color Patterns
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#E5A812 Gingham Checks
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#E5A812 Polka Dots Pattern
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#E5A812 Honeycomb Pattern
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#E5A812 Leaves Pattern
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#E5A812 Houndstooth Pattern
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#E5A812 Trellis Pattern
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#E5A812 Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
