Color swatch image showing #E1CC3B with RGB(225,204,59) values

#E1CC3B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E1CC3B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E1CC3B Color Information

#E1CC3B RGB value is (225, 204, 59). The hex color red value is 225, green is 204, and blue is 59. Its HSL format shows a hue of 52°, saturation of 73 percent, and lightness of 56 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 9 percent, 74 percent, 12 percent.

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#E1CC3B Color Meaning

Color #E1CC3B radiates dynamic energy, alertness, and natural vibrancy. #E1CC3B bright yellow color #E1CC3B mirrors desert sunlight and energetic landscapes, evoking attention and action. Psychologically, #E1CC3B stimulates focus, creativity, and proactive behavior, encouraging mental engagement and adaptability. Culturally, color #E1CC3B appears in fashion, branding, and outdoor signaling, symbolizing liveliness, initiative, and visual prominence. Spiritually, #E1CC3B channels vitality, empowerment, and conscious awareness, promoting active engagement with one’s environment. Its radiant tone energizes while remaining rooted in natural, earthy inspiration.

Color Conversion

Convert #E1CC3B across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#E1CC3B
RGB
rgb(225, 204, 59)
HSL
hsl(52°, 73%, 56%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 9%, 74%, 12%)
HSV
hsv(52°, 74%, 88%)
XYZ
53.4336 59.5090 12.8078
Yxy
59.5090 0.4249 0.4732
Hunter Lab
77.1421 -2.2433 11.8209
CIE-Lab
81.5706 -7.9001 70.2307

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red225 / 255 (88%)
88%
Green204 / 255 (80%)
80%
Blue59 / 255 (23%)
23%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta9 / 100 (9%)
Yellow74 / 100 (74%)
74%
Key (Black)12 / 100 (12%)
12%

Color Variations

#E1CC3B harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#E1CC3B harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

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

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

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #E1CC3B for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#E1CC3B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.63:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.63:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.63:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E1CC3B appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#E1CC3B

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E1CC3B;

Text Color

color: #E1CC3B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E1CC3B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E1CC3B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E1CC3B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E1CC3B 0%, #918017 100%);

#E1CC3B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #E1CC3B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.