Color swatch image showing #E4D009 with RGB(228,208,9) values

#E4D009 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E4D009 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E4D009 Color Information

#E4D009 RGB value is (228, 208, 9). The hex color red value is 228, green is 208, and blue is 9. Its HSL format shows a hue of 55°, saturation of 92 percent, and lightness of 46 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 9 percent, 96 percent, 11 percent.

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#E4D009 Color Meaning

Color #E4D009 radiates solar clarity, intellectual optimism, and unclouded energy. Color #E4D009 is a vivid yellow with subtle green undertones—named after the quartz gemstone but defined by its crystalline brightness. Unlike lemon yellow, #E4D009 carries warmth; unlike chartreuse, #E4D009 avoids electric tension. In color psychology, #E4D009 hue stimulates mental clarity and openness, making #E4D009 ideal for educational tools, innovation labs, and wellness platforms focused on cognitive reset. Color #E4D009 doesn’t overwhelm—#E4D009 illuminates. Functionally, color #E4D009 works best as an accent in digital and print design. #E4D009’s common in highlight elements, interactive buttons, and editorial drop caps where immediate recognition matters. However, accessibility guidelines require careful pairing—#E4D009 fails contrast on white and must be used with deep charcoals or navies. Print reproduction benefits from bright white stock to preserve its luminance. When used sparingly, color #E4D009 enhances perceived freshness without sensory overload. Symbolically, color #E4D009 represents insight that shines. #E4D009 is the color of clear quartz, morning sun through glass, and uncluttered thought. In spiritual practice, #E4D009 aligns with the solar plexus chakra’s confident mode: self-worth expressed without doubt. Designers use color #E4D009 when they want to signal optimism with precision. Its clarity is its charm.

Color Conversion

Convert #E4D009 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
#E4D009
RGB
rgb(228, 208, 9)
HSL
hsl(55°, 92%, 46%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 9%, 96%, 11%)
HSV
hsv(55°, 96%, 89%)
XYZ
54.6001 61.6255 9.2756
Yxy
61.6255 0.4351 0.4910
Hunter Lab
78.5019 -2.8997 13.3799
CIE-Lab
82.7138 -9.8465 82.1946

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red228 / 255 (89%)
89%
Green208 / 255 (82%)
82%
Blue9 / 255 (4%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta9 / 100 (9%)
Yellow96 / 100 (96%)
96%
Key (Black)11 / 100 (11%)
11%

Color Variations

#E4D009 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

#E4D009 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 #E4D009 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.58:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.58:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E4D009 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E4D009;

Text Color

color: #E4D009;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E4D009;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E4D00940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E4D009;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E4D009 0%, #867b06 100%);

#E4D009 Color FAQs

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