Color swatch image showing #E9D66A with RGB(233,214,106) values

#E9D66A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E9D66A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E9D66A Color Information

#E9D66A RGB value is (233, 214, 106). The hex color red value is 233, green is 214, and blue is 106. Its HSL format shows a hue of 51°, saturation of 74 percent, and lightness of 66 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 8 percent, 55 percent, 9 percent.

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#E9D66A Color Meaning

Color #E9D66A communicates optimism filtered through refinement. Unlike sharp yellows, #E9D66A tone feels measured and intellectual. Therefore, color #E9D66A supports clarity without agitation. Mentally, color #E9D66A enhances learning, memory, and open minded thinking. #E9D66A encourages curiosity while maintaining emotional balance. In classrooms and study tools, color #E9D66A helps reduce fatigue and sustain attention. Symbolically, color #E9D66A connects to trade, enlightenment, and knowledge exchange. #E9D66A reflects progress through cooperation rather than dominance. On a spiritual plane, color #E9D66A represents thoughtful illumination and steady personal growth.

Color Conversion

Convert #E9D66A 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
#E9D66A
RGB
rgb(233, 214, 106)
HSL
hsl(51°, 74%, 66%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 8%, 55%, 9%)
HSV
hsv(51°, 55%, 91%)
XYZ
60.2524 66.4574 23.2876
Yxy
66.4574 0.4017 0.4431
Hunter Lab
81.5214 -2.2081 11.7918
CIE-Lab
85.2292 -6.8142 54.9275

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red233 / 255 (91%)
91%
Green214 / 255 (84%)
84%
Blue106 / 255 (42%)
42%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta8 / 100 (8%)
Yellow55 / 100 (55%)
55%
Key (Black)9 / 100 (9%)

Color Variations

#E9D66A 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

#E9D66A 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 #E9D66A 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

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.47:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E9D66A 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

#E9D66A

protanopia

#e1e184

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E9D66A;

Text Color

color: #E9D66A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E9D66A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E9D66A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E9D66A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E9D66A 0%, #aa9419 100%);

#E9D66A Color FAQs

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