Deep Carrot Orange

HEX: #E9692C | Modern Palette

On White
3.22:1
FAIL
On Black
6.52:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#E9692C
RGB
233, 105, 44
HSL
19°, 81% ,54%
CMYK
0, 55, 81, 9

About Deep Carrot Orange

Deep Carrot Orange (#E9692C) is a color with RGB(233, 105, 44) and HSL(19.4°, 81.1%, 54.3%). 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 #2CACE9, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #2CE969 and #692CE9. The name comes from Deep Carrot Orange (English).

  • HEX: #E9692C
  • RGB: 233, 105, 44
  • HSL: 19.4°, 81.1%, 54.3%
  • Mood: Energetic, Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #2CACE9
  • Triadic colors: #2CE969, #692CE9
  • The name comes from Deep Carrot Orange (English).

Live Components

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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 #E9692C from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Energetic Bold
Style
Vivid Warm
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #9D9D1A
Protanopia #80802F
Tritanopia #EB6464
Achromatopsia #8F8F8F

Frequently Asked Questions

Deep Carrot Orange (#E9692C) is a color with RGB(233, 105, 44) and HSL(19.4°, 81.1%, 54.3%).

#E9692C pairs strongly with #2CACE9 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#E9692C is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Warm styles.

#E9692C is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold.

The name Deep Carrot Orange is linked to Deep Carrot Orange from English, meaning A descriptive name for a specific shade of orange, evoking the color of a ripe carrot, but deeper and more saturated..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Deep Carrot Orange
Meaning A descriptive name for a specific shade of orange, evoking the color of a ripe carrot, but deeper and more saturated.
Language English
First Recorded Use 20th Century

History

The color orange itself is named after the fruit, which came to Europe from Asia. Carrots, originally purple or white, were selectively bred in the Netherlands in the 16th and 17th centuries to be orange, likely in honor of the House of Orange. Thus, 'carrot orange' became a natural descriptor for a particular shade of orange. The 'deep' modifier distinguishes this specific shade from lighter or more muted carrot-like oranges. Its standardization as #e9692c is a product of digital color catalogs.

First Recorded Use

The specific hex code #e9692c and the exact name 'Deep Carrot Orange' likely emerged with the advent of digital color systems and web design, where precise color naming and identification became necessary. While 'carrot orange' as a general descriptor existed earlier, the 'deep' modifier and specific hex code point to a more modern, standardized usage. It's difficult to pinpoint an exact 'first use' date without access to specific color standard archives, but it would be post-1980s for digital standardization.

Cultural Associations

Orange is often associated with warmth, energy, enthusiasm, creativity, and autumn. In some cultures, it represents royalty (due to the Dutch House of Orange) or spirituality (in Hinduism and Buddhism). 'Carrot orange' specifically brings to mind health, naturalness, and often, a rustic or wholesome feel. 'Deep Carrot Orange' might evoke a more sophisticated or intense version of these associations.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #E9692C;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #E9692C;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #E9692C;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #E9692C,
        #2CACE9
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #E9692C,
        #2CACE9
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$deep-carrot-orange: #E9692C;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$deep-carrot-orange-r: 233;
$deep-carrot-orange-g: 105;
$deep-carrot-orange-b: 44;

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