Color swatch image showing #E1CC42 with RGB(225,204,66) values
Color swatch image showing #E1CC42 with RGB(225,204,66) values

#E1CC42 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E1CC42 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E1CC42 Color Information

#E1CC42 RGB value is (225, 204, 66). The hex color red value is 225, green is 204, and blue is 66. Its HSL format shows a hue of 52°, saturation of 73 percent, and lightness of 57 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 9 percent, 71 percent, 12 percent.

#E1CC42 color swatch
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#E1CC42 Color Meaning

Color #E1CC42 conveys heritage, value, and aged warmth. #E1CC42 yellow toned #E1CC42 suggests rarity and history. Psychologically, color #E1CC42 supports reflective focus. Culturally, #E1CC42 references preserved art objects. Symbolically, #E1CC42 represents endurance and memory.

Color Conversion

Convert #E1CC42 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
#E1CC42
RGB
rgb(225, 204, 66)
HSL
hsl(52°, 73%, 57%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 9%, 71%, 12%)
HSV
hsv(52°, 71%, 88%)
XYZ
53.6276 59.5866 13.8292
Yxy
59.5866 0.4221 0.4690
Hunter Lab
77.1924 -2.1585 11.6155
CIE-Lab
81.6130 -7.5841 67.7653

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red225 / 255 (88%)
88%
Green204 / 255 (80%)
80%
Blue66 / 255 (26%)
26%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta9 / 100 (9%)
Yellow71 / 100 (71%)
71%
Key (Black)12 / 100 (12%)
12%

Color Variations

#E1CC42 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

#E1CC42 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 #E1CC42 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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#E1CC42

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.63:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.63:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.63:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E1CC42 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

#E1CC42

protanopia

#d8d863

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E1CC42;

Text Color

color: #E1CC42;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E1CC42;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E1CC4240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E1CC42;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E1CC42 0%, #938317 100%);

#E1CC42 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #E1CC42 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.