Color swatch image showing #E4D00B with RGB(228,208,11) values

#E4D00B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E4D00B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E4D00B Color Information

#E4D00B RGB value is (228, 208, 11). The hex color red value is 228, green is 208, and blue is 11. Its HSL format shows a hue of 54°, saturation of 91 percent, and lightness of 47 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 9 percent, 95 percent, 11 percent.

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#E4D00B Color Meaning

Color #E4D00B radiates solar clarity, intellectual optimism, and unclouded energy. Color #E4D00B is a vivid yellow with subtle green undertones—named after the quartz gemstone but defined by its crystalline brightness. Unlike lemon yellow, #E4D00B carries warmth; unlike chartreuse, #E4D00B avoids electric tension. In color psychology, #E4D00B hue stimulates mental clarity and openness, making #E4D00B ideal for educational tools, innovation labs, and wellness platforms focused on cognitive reset. Color #E4D00B doesn’t overwhelm—#E4D00B illuminates. Functionally, color #E4D00B works best as an accent in digital and print design. #E4D00B’s common in highlight elements, interactive buttons, and editorial drop caps where immediate recognition matters. However, accessibility guidelines require careful pairing—#E4D00B 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 #E4D00B enhances perceived freshness without sensory overload. Symbolically, color #E4D00B represents insight that shines. #E4D00B is the color of clear quartz, morning sun through glass, and uncluttered thought. In spiritual practice, #E4D00B aligns with the solar plexus chakra’s confident mode: self-worth expressed without doubt. Designers use color #E4D00B when they want to signal optimism with precision. Its clarity is its charm.

Color Conversion

Convert #E4D00B 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
#E4D00B
RGB
rgb(228, 208, 11)
HSL
hsl(54°, 91%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 9%, 95%, 11%)
HSV
hsv(54°, 95%, 89%)
XYZ
54.6112 61.6299 9.3341
Yxy
61.6299 0.4349 0.4908
Hunter Lab
78.5047 -2.8948 13.3679
CIE-Lab
82.7162 -9.8286 82.0143

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red228 / 255 (89%)
89%
Green208 / 255 (82%)
82%
Blue11 / 255 (4%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta9 / 100 (9%)
Yellow95 / 100 (95%)
95%
Key (Black)11 / 100 (11%)
11%

Color Variations

#E4D00B 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

#E4D00B 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 #E4D00B 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+)

1.58:1
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 #E4D00B 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

#E4D00B

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E4D00B;

Text Color

color: #E4D00B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E4D00B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E4D00B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E4D00B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E4D00B 0%, #887b06 100%);

#E4D00B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #E4D00B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.