Baptism by Fire color: hex code #E6490B
Baptism by Fire has the hex code #E6490B. It is a vivid orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 90.2% red, 28.6% green and 4.3% blue (230, 73, 11).
Its hue angle is 17°, with 91% saturation and 47% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 68% magenta, 95% yellow and 10% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.32:1).
Baptism by Fire (#E6490B) color codes
| HEX | #E6490B | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(230, 73, 11) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(90.2%, 28.6%, 4.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(17, 91%, 47%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(17, 95%, 90%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 68%, 95%, 10%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(53.62, 58.57, 62.13) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(53.62, 85.39, 46.69) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(35.08, 21.618, 2.642) | |
| Decimal | 15091979 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Baptism by Fire, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #E6490B | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.32:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.95:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #E6490B as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.95:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.32:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #E6490B looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#796a00Protanopia
no red cones#9f8d00Deuteranopia
no green cones#fe0240Tritanopia
no blue cones#808080Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e6490b; }
.text { color: #e6490b; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e6490b; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(230 73 11 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e6490b, #e6b60b); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Orange Red.
See #E6490B on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #E6490B?
- #E6490B is a vivid orange known as Baptism by Fire. It belongs to the orange family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Baptism by Fire?
- The RGB value is 230, 73, 11: 230 red, 73 green and 11 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Baptism by Fire?
- The complementary color is #0BA8E6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E6490B?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.32:1 and white text 3.95:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.