Color swatch image showing #E4D968 with RGB(228,217,104) values

#E4D968 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E4D968 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E4D968 Color Information

#E4D968 RGB value is (228, 217, 104). The hex color red value is 228, green is 217, and blue is 104. 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, 54 percent, 11 percent.

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#E4D968 Color Meaning

Color #E4D968 communicates optimism filtered through refinement. Unlike sharp yellows, #E4D968 tone feels measured and intellectual. Therefore, color #E4D968 supports clarity without agitation. Mentally, color #E4D968 enhances learning, memory, and open minded thinking. #E4D968 encourages curiosity while maintaining emotional balance. In classrooms and study tools, color #E4D968 helps reduce fatigue and sustain attention. Symbolically, color #E4D968 connects to trade, enlightenment, and knowledge exchange. #E4D968 reflects progress through cooperation rather than dominance. On a spiritual plane, color #E4D968 represents thoughtful illumination and steady personal growth.

Color Conversion

Convert #E4D968 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
#E4D968
RGB
rgb(228, 217, 104)
HSL
hsl(55°, 70%, 65%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 5%, 54%, 11%)
HSV
hsv(55°, 54%, 89%)
XYZ
59.3065 67.1192 22.9262
Yxy
67.1192 0.3971 0.4494
Hunter Lab
81.9263 -3.4186 12.1116
CIE-Lab
85.5641 -10.5173 56.1268

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red228 / 255 (89%)
89%
Green217 / 255 (85%)
85%
Blue104 / 255 (41%)
41%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta5 / 100 (5%)
Yellow54 / 100 (54%)
54%
Key (Black)11 / 100 (11%)
11%

Color Variations

#E4D968 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

#E4D968 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 #E4D968 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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#E4D968

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 #E4D968 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

#E4D968

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E4D968;

Text Color

color: #E4D968;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E4D968;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E4D96840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E4D968;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E4D968 0%, #a4981d 100%);

#E4D968 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #E4D968 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.