Color swatch image showing #E1CC53 with RGB(225,204,83) values

#E1CC53 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E1CC53 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E1CC53 Color Information

#E1CC53 RGB value is (225, 204, 83). The hex color red value is 225, green is 204, and blue is 83. Its HSL format shows a hue of 51°, saturation of 70 percent, and lightness of 60 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 9 percent, 63 percent, 12 percent.

#E1CC53 color swatch
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#E1CC53 Color Meaning

Color #E1CC53 conveys heritage, value, and aged warmth. #E1CC53 yellow toned #E1CC53 suggests rarity and history. Psychologically, color #E1CC53 supports reflective focus. Culturally, #E1CC53 references preserved art objects. Symbolically, #E1CC53 represents endurance and memory.

Color Conversion

Convert #E1CC53 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
#E1CC53
RGB
rgb(225, 204, 83)
HSL
hsl(51°, 70%, 60%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 9%, 63%, 12%)
HSV
hsv(51°, 63%, 88%)
XYZ
54.2055 59.8178 16.8727
Yxy
59.8178 0.4141 0.4570
Hunter Lab
77.3420 -1.9052 11.0015
CIE-Lab
81.7391 -6.6485 61.0908

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red225 / 255 (88%)
88%
Green204 / 255 (80%)
80%
Blue83 / 255 (33%)
33%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta9 / 100 (9%)
Yellow63 / 100 (63%)
63%
Key (Black)12 / 100 (12%)
12%

Color Variations

#E1CC53 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

#E1CC53 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 #E1CC53 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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#E1CC53

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E1CC53 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

#E1CC53

protanopia

#d8d870

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E1CC53;

Text Color

color: #E1CC53;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E1CC53;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E1CC5340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E1CC53;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E1CC53 0%, #98851b 100%);

#E1CC53 Color FAQs

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