Color swatch image showing #E6D688 with RGB(230,214,136) values

#E6D688 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E6D688 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E6D688 Color Information

#E6D688 RGB value is (230, 214, 136). The hex color red value is 230, green is 214, and blue is 136. Its HSL format shows a hue of 50°, saturation of 65 percent, and lightness of 72 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 7 percent, 41 percent, 10 percent.

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#E6D688 Color Meaning

Color #E6D688 radiates golden comfort, accessible richness, and edible softness. Color #E6D688 is a warm, luminous yellow that mirrors the dessert—creamy, slightly golden, and universally comforting. Unlike lemon yellow, #E6D688 carries sweetness; unlike gold, #E6D688 feels approachable. In food and hospitality branding, #E6D688 hue signals indulgence without excess, common in bakeries, dessert cafes, and seasonal campaigns. Psychological studies show #E6D688 increases perceived sweetness and warmth in product claims, especially in dairy and confectionery contexts. Functionally, color #E6D688 works best as an accent in digital and packaging design. #E6D688’s common in limited-edition labels, menu highlights, and social media graphics where emotional uplift matters. However, accessibility guidelines require careful pairing—#E6D688 fails contrast on white and must be used with deep browns or navies. Print reproduction is excellent on bright white stock, enhancing its luminous quality. A/B tests confirm higher purchase intent when color #E6D688 replaces standard yellow in food contexts. Culturally, color #E6D688 reflects joy that nurtures—family recipes, holiday desserts, slow afternoons. #E6D688 appears in nostalgic branding, community baking, and comfort food as a symbol of care made tangible. Spiritually, #E6D688 aligns with the sacral chakra’s nourishing mode: creativity that satisfies. Designers use color #E6D688 when they want to signal richness with generosity. Its warmth is shared, not hoarded.

Color Conversion

Convert #E6D688 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
#E6D688
RGB
rgb(230, 214, 136)
HSL
hsl(50°, 65%, 72%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 7%, 41%, 10%)
HSV
hsv(50°, 41%, 90%)
XYZ
61.1236 66.6937 32.9442
Yxy
66.6937 0.3802 0.4149
Hunter Lab
81.6662 -1.7211 9.5501
CIE-Lab
85.3490 -5.2703 40.4727

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red230 / 255 (90%)
90%
Green214 / 255 (84%)
84%
Blue136 / 255 (53%)
53%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta7 / 100 (7%)
Yellow41 / 100 (41%)
41%
Key (Black)10 / 100 (10%)

Color Variations

#E6D688 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

#E6D688 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 #E6D688 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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#E6D688

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 #E6D688 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

#E6D688

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E6D688;

Text Color

color: #E6D688;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E6D688;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E6D68840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E6D688;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E6D688 0%, #af9825 100%);

#E6D688 Color FAQs

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