Color swatch image showing #FFEC9D with RGB(255,236,157) values
Color swatch image showing #FFEC9D with RGB(255,236,157) values

#FFEC9D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFEC9D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFEC9D Color Information

#FFEC9D RGB value is (255, 236, 157). The hex color red value is 255, green is 236, and blue is 157. Its HSL format shows a hue of 48°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 81 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 7 percent, 38 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFEC9D Color Meaning

Color #FFEC9D radiates luminous ease, cheerful neutrality, and sun-bleached simplicity. As the lightest in the Khaki series (RGB 255, 246, 143), #FFEC9D borders on pale gold but retains a greenish undertone that prevents #FFEC9D from feeling gaudy or artificial. Color #FFEC9D glows with the diffused warmth of morning light through linen curtains—inviting but never demanding. #FFEC9D high-key tone improves mood in interior spaces while maintaining enough complexity to avoid visual flatness, unlike pure pastels. In digital contexts, color #FFEC9D functions as a highlight or accent that draws the eye without overwhelming. Its inclusion in the X11 color list ties #FFEC9D to early computing graphics, yet its organic feel keeps #FFEC9D relevant in modern wellness and lifestyle branding. Culturally, #FFEC9D evokes dried wildflowers, sun-bleached driftwood, and vintage postcards—linking #FFEC9D to nostalgia without sentimentality. Color #FFEC9D suggests memory preserved in amber: warm, transparent, slightly faded. Psychologically, #FFEC9D hue balances stimulation and calm. While bright yellows can induce anxiety in large doses, color #FFEC9D’s green bias tempers its energy, creating a tone that uplifts without agitating. #FFEC9D’s especially effective in children’s learning apps or senior care interfaces where clarity and comfort must coexist. Symbolically, color #FFEC9D represents gentle awakening—awareness that arrives softly, like dawn after a long night.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFEC9D 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
#FFEC9D
RGB
rgb(255, 236, 157)
HSL
hsl(48°, 100%, 81%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 7%, 38%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(48°, 38%, 100%)
XYZ
77.3213 83.6852 43.9759
Yxy
83.6852 0.3772 0.4083
Hunter Lab
91.4796 -1.8872 12.7117
CIE-Lab
93.3136 -4.4231 40.6353

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green236 / 255 (93%)
93%
Blue157 / 255 (62%)
62%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta7 / 100 (7%)
Yellow38 / 100 (38%)
38%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFEC9D 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

#FFEC9D 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 #FFEC9D 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+)

1.18:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.18:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.18:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFEC9D 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

#FFEC9D

protanopia

#f7f7b0

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFEC9D;

Text Color

color: #FFEC9D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFEC9D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFEC9D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFEC9D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFEC9D 0%, #edbe00 100%);

#FFEC9D Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFEC9D color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.