Color swatch image showing #EFCC01 with RGB(239,204,1) values

#EFCC01 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #EFCC01 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#EFCC01 Color Information

#EFCC01 RGB value is (239, 204, 1). The hex color red value is 239, green is 204, and blue is 1. Its HSL format shows a hue of 51°, saturation of 99 percent, and lightness of 47 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 15 percent, 100 percent, 6 percent.

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#EFCC01 Color Meaning

Color #EFCC01(Munsell) (#EFCC01) represents vitality, intellect, and stimulating energy. #EFCC01 medium-bright golden yellow conveys focus, creativity, and dynamic optimism. Psychologically, Yellow (Munsell) (#EFCC01) enhances problem-solving, alertness, and mental clarity, ideal for active or learning environments. Culturally, Yellow (Munsell) (#EFCC01) signifies wealth, intellect, and illumination in Western traditions, while Eastern symbolism links #EFCC01 to earth energy, enlightenment, and prosperity. Fengshui encourages its use to energize and uplift spaces. Spiritually, #EFCC01 resonates with the solar plexus chakra, supporting self-confidence, determination, and purposeful action. In design and arts, Yellow (Munsell) (#EFCC01) is applied as a bright accent, energetic motif, or central color. Its vivid mid-tone complements blues, purples, and neutral shades, commonly appearing in branding, educational materials, and visual communications.

Color Conversion

Convert #EFCC01 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
#EFCC01
RGB
rgb(239, 204, 1)
HSL
hsl(51°, 99%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 15%, 100%, 6%)
HSV
hsv(51°, 100%, 94%)
XYZ
57.1949 61.5386 8.8924
Yxy
61.5386 0.4481 0.4822
Hunter Lab
78.4465 -0.9450 13.4371
CIE-Lab
82.6675 -3.1638 83.3438

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red239 / 255 (94%)
94%
Green204 / 255 (80%)
80%
Blue1 / 255 (0%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta15 / 100 (15%)
15%
Yellow100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Key (Black)6 / 100 (6%)

Color Variations

#EFCC01 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

#EFCC01 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 #EFCC01 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
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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 #EFCC01 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

#EFCC01

protanopia

#e0e032

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EFCC01;

Text Color

color: #EFCC01;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EFCC01;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EFCC0140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EFCC01;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EFCC01 0%, #8e7801 100%);

#EFCC01 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #EFCC01 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.