#E4D966 Color Meaning and Information

#E4D966 Color Information

#E4D966 RGB value is (228, 217, 102). The hex color red value is 228, green is 217, and blue is 102. Its HSL format shows a hue of 55°, saturation of 70 percent, and lightness of 65 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 5 percent, 55 percent, 11 percent.

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#E4D966 Color Meaning

Color #E4D966 communicates optimism filtered through refinement. Unlike sharp yellows, #E4D966 tone feels measured and intellectual. Therefore, color #E4D966 supports clarity without agitation. Mentally, color #E4D966 enhances learning, memory, and open minded thinking. #E4D966 encourages curiosity while maintaining emotional balance. In classrooms and study tools, color #E4D966 helps reduce fatigue and sustain attention. Symbolically, color #E4D966 connects to trade, enlightenment, and knowledge exchange. #E4D966 reflects progress through cooperation rather than dominance. On a spiritual plane, color #E4D966 represents thoughtful illumination and steady personal growth.

Color Conversion

Convert #E4D966 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

#E4D966

RGB

rgb(228, 217, 102)

HSL

hsl(55°, 70%, 65%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 5%, 55%, 11%)

HSV

hsv(55°, 55%, 89%)

XYZ

59.2060 67.0790 22.3974

Yxy

67.0790 0.3982 0.4512

Hunter Lab

81.9018 -3.4650 12.2251

CIE-Lab

85.5438 -10.6712 57.0138

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red228 / 255 (89%)

89%

Green217 / 255 (85%)

85%

Blue102 / 255 (40%)

40%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta5 / 100 (5%)

Yellow55 / 100 (55%)

55%

Key (Black)11 / 100 (11%)

11%

Color Variations

#E4D966 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

#E4D966 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 #E4D966 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#E4D966

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.46:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.46:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.46:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E4D966 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

#E4D966

protanopia

#dfdf82

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E4D966;

Text Color

color: #E4D966;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E4D966;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E4D96640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E4D966;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E4D966 0%, #a4981d 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #E4D966 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.