Fulvous

HEX: #E48400 | Modern Palette

On White
2.76:1
FAIL
On Black
7.60:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#E48400
RGB
228, 132, 0
HSL
34°, 100% ,44%
CMYK
0, 42, 100, 11

About Fulvous

Fulvous (#E48400) is a color with RGB(228, 132, 0) and HSL(34.7°, 100%, 44.7%). It is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #0060E4, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #00E484 and #8400E4. The name comes from fulvus (Latin).

  • HEX: #E48400
  • RGB: 228, 132, 0
  • HSL: 34.7°, 100%, 44.7%
  • Mood: Energetic, Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #0060E4
  • Triadic colors: #00E484, #8400E4
  • The name comes from fulvus (Latin).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
System Notification Box

Color Palettes

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

Shades & Tints

A seamless scale of #E48400 from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Energetic Bold
Style
Vivid Warm
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #A7A700
Protanopia #939308
Tritanopia #E87C7C
Achromatopsia #9B9B9B

Frequently Asked Questions

Fulvous (#E48400) is a color with RGB(228, 132, 0) and HSL(34.7°, 100%, 44.7%).

#E48400 pairs strongly with #0060E4 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#E48400 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Warm styles.

#E48400 is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold.

The name Fulvous is linked to fulvus from Latin, meaning tawny, yellowish-brown, reddish-yellow.

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word fulvus
Meaning tawny, yellowish-brown, reddish-yellow
Language Latin
First Recorded Use 17th Century

History

The word 'fulvous' derives directly from the Latin 'fulvus'. It entered English in the mid-17th century, primarily as a scientific term to describe the color of various animals (especially birds and insects) and plants. Its use has remained largely within scientific and descriptive contexts, particularly in ornithology and botany, where precise color descriptions are important. It is less common in everyday speech compared to more general color terms like 'orange' or 'brown'.

First Recorded Use

1660s

Cultural Associations

While not a widely recognized color in popular culture, 'fulvous' is a standard and precise descriptor in scientific fields. For example, the 'Fulvous Whistling Duck' (Dendrocygna bicolor) is named for its characteristic yellowish-brown plumage. Its specificity makes it valuable for distinguishing subtle shades that might be ambiguous with broader terms.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #E48400;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #E48400;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #E48400;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #E48400,
        #0060E4
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #E48400,
        #0060E4
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$fulvous: #E48400;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$fulvous-r: 228;
$fulvous-g: 132;
$fulvous-b: 0;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $fulvous;
    color: rgba($fulvous-r, $fulvous-g, $fulvous-b, 0.8);
}