Color swatch image showing #EFCC08 with RGB(239,204,8) values

#EFCC08 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #EFCC08 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#EFCC08 Color Information

#EFCC08 RGB value is (239, 204, 8). The hex color red value is 239, green is 204, and blue is 8. Its HSL format shows a hue of 51°, saturation of 94 percent, and lightness of 48 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 15 percent, 97 percent, 6 percent.

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#EFCC08 Color Meaning

Color #EFCC08(Munsell) (#EFCC08) represents vitality, intellect, and stimulating energy. #EFCC08 medium-bright golden yellow conveys focus, creativity, and dynamic optimism. Psychologically, Yellow (Munsell) (#EFCC08) enhances problem-solving, alertness, and mental clarity, ideal for active or learning environments. Culturally, Yellow (Munsell) (#EFCC08) signifies wealth, intellect, and illumination in Western traditions, while Eastern symbolism links #EFCC08 to earth energy, enlightenment, and prosperity. Fengshui encourages its use to energize and uplift spaces. Spiritually, #EFCC08 resonates with the solar plexus chakra, supporting self-confidence, determination, and purposeful action. In design and arts, Yellow (Munsell) (#EFCC08) 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 #EFCC08 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
#EFCC08
RGB
rgb(239, 204, 8)
HSL
hsl(51°, 94%, 48%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 15%, 97%, 6%)
HSV
hsv(51°, 97%, 94%)
XYZ
57.2333 61.5540 9.0943
Yxy
61.5540 0.4475 0.4813
Hunter Lab
78.4564 -0.9278 13.3960
CIE-Lab
82.6757 -3.1048 82.7059

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red239 / 255 (94%)
94%
Green204 / 255 (80%)
80%
Blue8 / 255 (3%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta15 / 100 (15%)
15%
Yellow97 / 100 (97%)
97%
Key (Black)6 / 100 (6%)

Color Variations

#EFCC08 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

#EFCC08 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 #EFCC08 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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#EFCC08

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.58:1
WCAG AA
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 #EFCC08 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

#EFCC08

protanopia

#e0e037

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EFCC08;

Text Color

color: #EFCC08;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EFCC08;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EFCC0840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EFCC08;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EFCC08 0%, #8d7804 100%);

#EFCC08 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #EFCC08 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.