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Golden Apricot (#e09540) Color Meaning, Codes and Information

A complete guide to Golden Apricot (#e09540) covering color values, harmonies, shades, meaning, and practical uses across design, branding, and everyday visuals.

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Golden Apricot (#e09540) Color Information

The color Golden Apricot (#E09540) is a balanced orange. Its RGB value is (224, 149, 64), HSL (32°, 72%, 56%), and CMYK (0%, 33%, 71%, 12%). Positioned between Copper Red (#CB6D51) and Tigers Eye (#E08D3C), it offers a distinct transition in the chromatic sequence. When viewed beside Palatinate Blue (#273BE2), #E09540 displays a richer quality due to its unique composition.

This color pairs well with Vermillion (#E34234), Lemon Lime (#D1E231), and Turquoise (#40E0D0), producing visually striking combinations, whereas Shamrock (#45CEA2), Blue Violet (#8A2BE2), or Bright Ocean (#3E8EDE) often contrast sharply with this hue, offering strong contrast. This color is suitable for branding, signage, and high-visibility designs, often utilized to create a distinct atmosphere.

Clear image showing Golden Apricot color swatch with hex value #E09540 and RGB value (224,149,64)
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Golden Apricot (#e09540) Color Meaning

Golden Apricot (#E09540) sits within warm yellow-orange tones with soft golden highlights. It mirrors ripe apricots, honeyed sunlight, and autumn fruits. The shade feels radiant, nourishing, and grounded. Golden Apricot (#E09540) conveys warmth with natural richness. Symbolically, Golden Apricot (#E09540) represents abundance, creativity, and grounded joy. It signals optimism, patience, and nurturing energy. In color psychology, golden-orange tones enhance positive mood, focus, and motivation. Golden Apricot (#E09540) feels energizing yet comforting. Golden Apricot (#E09540) appears in culinary, textile, and decorative contexts to convey warmth, vibrancy, and natural elegance. It symbolizes harvest, richness, and vitality. In modern interiors, Golden Apricot (#E09540) adds luminous warmth, layered depth, and inviting energy. The color feels radiant, harmonious, and earthy.

Color Conversion

Accurate conversions of Golden Apricot (#e09540) across RGB, Hex, CMYK, HSL, and Lab ensure consistent color fidelity across digital, print, and design applications.

HEX
#e09540
RGB
rgb(224, 149, 64)
HSL
hsl(32°, 72%, 56%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 33%, 71%, 12%)
HSV
hsv(32°, 71%, 88%)
XYZ
42.4133 37.7124 9.8943
Yxy
37.7124 0.4712 0.4189
Hunter Lab
61.4104 3.7504 5.6418
CIE-Lab
67.8081 20.8415 54.5805

RGB Values & CMYK Values

Detailed RGB and CMYK values of Golden Apricot (#e09540) displayed in a horizontal bar provide clear reference for digital and print color accuracy.

RGB Channels

Red224 / 255 (88%)
88%
Green149 / 255 (58%)
58%
Blue64 / 255 (25%)
25%

CMYK Ink Density

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta33 / 100 (33%)
33%
Yellow71 / 100 (71%)
71%
Key (Black)12 / 100 (12%)
12%

Color Variations

A full range of Golden Apricot (#e09540) variations, including tints, shades, and tones, provides highlights, depth, and subtle desaturated options for UI design.

Color Harmonies

Harmonious color schemes for Golden Apricot (#e09540) created using the color wheel ensure visually balanced palettes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split Complementary

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker (WCAG)

Luminance contrast ratios for Golden Apricot (#e09540) against standard backgrounds ensure readable, accessible text following Contrast Checker and WCAG 2.1 AA/AAA standards.

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#e09540

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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Normal Text

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UI Components

2.46:1
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Color Blindness Simulator

Simulated views of Golden Apricot (#e09540) for different color vision deficiencies help identify potential confusion using the Color Blindness Simulator.

Normal Vision

Golden Apricot (#e09540)

protanopia

#c0bf55

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #e09540;

Text Color

color: #e09540;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #e09540;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #e0954040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #e09540;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e09540 0%, #905817 100%);

Seamless Patterns

High-resolution seamless patterns featuring Golden Apricot (#e09540) provide ready-to-use backgrounds, wallpapers, and print designs for any project.

Icons

A collection of popular icons in Golden Apricot (#e09540) offers ready-to-use visuals for interfaces, designs, and creative projects.

Real-World Applications

Real-world mockups of Golden Apricot (#e09540) showcase its versatility across fashion, interiors, branding, and product packaging.

Related Colors

Colors related to Golden Apricot (#e09540) in hue, saturation, and lightness provide harmonious and complementary options for cohesive color schemes.

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#D1BEA8
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#955F20
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#382C1E
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#644117
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#826644
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#C19A6B
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#7B3F00
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Golden Apricot (#e09540) Color FAQs

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BRAND
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Interior
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