Color swatch image showing #E1CC5E with RGB(225,204,94) values
Color swatch image showing #E1CC5E with RGB(225,204,94) values

#E1CC5E Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E1CC5E including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E1CC5E Color Information

#E1CC5E RGB value is (225, 204, 94). The hex color red value is 225, green is 204, and blue is 94. Its HSL format shows a hue of 50°, saturation of 69 percent, and lightness of 63 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 9 percent, 58 percent, 12 percent.

#E1CC5E color swatch
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#E1CC5E Color Meaning

Color #E1CC5E conveys heritage, value, and aged warmth. #E1CC5E yellow toned #E1CC5E suggests rarity and history. Psychologically, color #E1CC5E supports reflective focus. Culturally, #E1CC5E references preserved art objects. Symbolically, #E1CC5E represents endurance and memory.

Color Conversion

Convert #E1CC5E 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
#E1CC5E
RGB
rgb(225, 204, 94)
HSL
hsl(50°, 69%, 63%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 9%, 58%, 12%)
HSV
hsv(50°, 58%, 88%)
XYZ
54.6646 60.0014 19.2900
Yxy
60.0014 0.4081 0.4479
Hunter Lab
77.4606 -1.7031 10.5121
CIE-Lab
81.8390 -5.9120 56.3601

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red225 / 255 (88%)
88%
Green204 / 255 (80%)
80%
Blue94 / 255 (37%)
37%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta9 / 100 (9%)
Yellow58 / 100 (58%)
58%
Key (Black)12 / 100 (12%)
12%

Color Variations

#E1CC5E 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

#E1CC5E 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 #E1CC5E 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.

#FFFFFF
#E1CC5E

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 #E1CC5E 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

#E1CC5E

protanopia

#d8d879

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E1CC5E;

Text Color

color: #E1CC5E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E1CC5E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E1CC5E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E1CC5E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E1CC5E 0%, #9e881d 100%);

#E1CC5E Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #E1CC5E color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.