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Zest

#E47F21

Zest is a warm medium color with the hex code #E47F21. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 228, 127, 33 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 44%, 86%, 11% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Zest color values

HEX
#E47F21
RGB
228, 127, 33
HSL
29°, 78%, 51%
CMYK
0, 44, 86, 11

About this color

Zest sits at 29° on the color wheel with 78% saturation and 51% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. At 78% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Zest is rendered as rgb(228, 127, 33), where the red channel dominates at 228, creating a strongly red-skewed appearance. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.

For print, Zest translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 44M 86Y 11K. The low-to-moderate black value (11%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (86%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

How to use Zest

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #E47F21;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 228, 127, 33;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#E47F21',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 44%
Y: 86%
K: 11%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(228, 127, 33)
rgba(228, 127, 33, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Frequently asked questions

What color is #E47F21?
#E47F21 is Zest, a warm medium color with RGB values of 228, 127, 33. It has a hue of 29°, 78% saturation, and 51% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #E47F21?
The RGB color code for #E47F21 is rgb(228, 127, 33). This means it contains 228 red, 127 green, and 33 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Zest a warm or cool color?
Zest (#E47F21) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #E47F21 in CSS?
You can use #E47F21 in CSS with: background-color: #E47F21; or color: #E47F21; or as an RGB value: rgb(228, 127, 33). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 44%, 86%, 11%.