Color swatch image showing #E0B10C with RGB(224,177,12) values
Color swatch image showing #E0B10C with RGB(224,177,12) values

#E0B10C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E0B10C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E0B10C Color Information

#E0B10C RGB value is (224, 177, 12). The hex color red value is 224, green is 177, and blue is 12. Its HSL format shows a hue of 47°, saturation of 90 percent, and lightness of 46 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 21 percent, 95 percent, 12 percent.

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#E0B10C Color Meaning

Color #E0B10C signifies subdued radiance, dependable value, and communal warmth. #E0B10C slightly toned-down version maintains a golden hue, suggesting honey, brass instruments, and late summer sun. Psychologically, color #E0B10C fosters feelings of reliability, wholesome energy, and a confidence that is bright but not overwhelming. #E0B10C culturally references team colors, golden-hour photography, and artisan crafts. Spiritually, #E0B10C color represents sustained light, the glow of collective effort, and a prosperity that is steady and reliable, embodying a consistent and heartening glow.

Color Conversion

Convert #E0B10C 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
#E0B10C
RGB
rgb(224, 177, 12)
HSL
hsl(47°, 90%, 46%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 21%, 95%, 12%)
HSV
hsv(47°, 95%, 88%)
XYZ
46.5290 47.3181 7.0288
Yxy
47.3181 0.4612 0.4691
Hunter Lab
68.7882 0.9942 9.0212
CIE-Lab
74.3928 4.4383 75.6196

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red224 / 255 (88%)
88%
Green177 / 255 (69%)
69%
Blue12 / 255 (5%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta21 / 100 (21%)
21%
Yellow95 / 100 (95%)
95%
Key (Black)12 / 100 (12%)
12%

Color Variations

#E0B10C 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

#E0B10C 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 #E0B10C 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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#E0B10C

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

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E0B10C 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

#E0B10C

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E0B10C;

Text Color

color: #E0B10C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E0B10C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E0B10C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E0B10C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E0B10C 0%, #856907 100%);

#E0B10C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #E0B10C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.