Color swatch image showing #E1CC60 with RGB(225,204,96) values
Color swatch image showing #E1CC60 with RGB(225,204,96) values

#E1CC60 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E1CC60 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E1CC60 Color Information

#E1CC60 RGB value is (225, 204, 96). The hex color red value is 225, green is 204, and blue is 96. Its HSL format shows a hue of 50°, saturation of 68 percent, and lightness of 63 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 9 percent, 57 percent, 12 percent.

#E1CC60 color swatch
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#E1CC60 Color Meaning

Color #E1CC60 communicates optimism filtered through refinement. Unlike sharp yellows, #E1CC60 tone feels measured and intellectual. Therefore, color #E1CC60 supports clarity without agitation. Mentally, color #E1CC60 enhances learning, memory, and open minded thinking. #E1CC60 encourages curiosity while maintaining emotional balance. In classrooms and study tools, color #E1CC60 helps reduce fatigue and sustain attention. Symbolically, color #E1CC60 connects to trade, enlightenment, and knowledge exchange. #E1CC60 reflects progress through cooperation rather than dominance. On a spiritual plane, color #E1CC60 represents thoughtful illumination and steady personal growth.

Color Conversion

Convert #E1CC60 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
#E1CC60
RGB
rgb(225, 204, 96)
HSL
hsl(50°, 68%, 63%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 9%, 57%, 12%)
HSV
hsv(50°, 57%, 88%)
XYZ
54.7555 60.0378 19.7689
Yxy
60.0378 0.4069 0.4462
Hunter Lab
77.4841 -1.6631 10.4150
CIE-Lab
81.8587 -5.7667 55.4722

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red225 / 255 (88%)
88%
Green204 / 255 (80%)
80%
Blue96 / 255 (38%)
38%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta9 / 100 (9%)
Yellow57 / 100 (57%)
57%
Key (Black)12 / 100 (12%)
12%

Color Variations

#E1CC60 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

#E1CC60 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 #E1CC60 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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#E1CC60

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.61:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.61:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.61:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E1CC60 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

#E1CC60

protanopia

#d8d87a

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E1CC60;

Text Color

color: #E1CC60;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E1CC60;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E1CC6040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E1CC60;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E1CC60 0%, #9d881e 100%);

#E1CC60 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #E1CC60 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.