Color swatch image showing #EFCC0F with RGB(239,204,15) values
Color swatch image showing #EFCC0F with RGB(239,204,15) values

#EFCC0F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #EFCC0F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#EFCC0F Color Information

#EFCC0F RGB value is (239, 204, 15). The hex color red value is 239, green is 204, and blue is 15. Its HSL format shows a hue of 51°, saturation of 88 percent, and lightness of 50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 15 percent, 94 percent, 6 percent.

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#EFCC0F Color Meaning

Color #EFCC0F communicates confidence, intellectual energy, and deliberate optimism. #EFCC0F strong yellow carries a golden undertone that prevents fragility and adds purpose. As a result, color #EFCC0F feels assertive rather than decorative. From a psychological perspective, color #EFCC0F sharpens attention and promotes decisiveness. #EFCC0F stimulates logical thinking while maintaining emotional uplift, which helps sustain momentum in problem solving environments. The color can also increase alertness without causing agitation. Culturally, color #EFCC0F aligns with achievement, recognition, and visible competence. #EFCC0F often appears where success needs to be noticed but not exaggerated. On a symbolic level, color #EFCC0F represents earned confidence, suggesting light produced through effort rather than chance.

Color Conversion

Convert #EFCC0F 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
#EFCC0F
RGB
rgb(239, 204, 15)
HSL
hsl(51°, 88%, 50%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 15%, 94%, 6%)
HSV
hsv(51°, 94%, 94%)
XYZ
57.2757 61.5709 9.3176
Yxy
61.5709 0.4469 0.4804
Hunter Lab
78.4671 -0.9087 13.3505
CIE-Lab
82.6847 -3.0397 82.0119

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red239 / 255 (94%)
94%
Green204 / 255 (80%)
80%
Blue15 / 255 (6%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta15 / 100 (15%)
15%
Yellow94 / 100 (94%)
94%
Key (Black)6 / 100 (6%)

Color Variations

#EFCC0F 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

#EFCC0F 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 #EFCC0F 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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#EFCC0F

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 #EFCC0F 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

#EFCC0F

protanopia

#e0e03d

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EFCC0F;

Text Color

color: #EFCC0F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EFCC0F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EFCC0F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EFCC0F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EFCC0F 0%, #8e7a09 100%);

#EFCC0F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #EFCC0F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.