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#E1CC4E Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E1CC4E including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E1CC4E Color Information

#E1CC4E RGB value is (225, 204, 78). The hex color red value is 225, green is 204, and blue is 78. Its HSL format shows a hue of 51°, saturation of 71 percent, and lightness of 59 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 9 percent, 65 percent, 12 percent.

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#E1CC4E Color Meaning

Color #E1CC4E conveys heritage, value, and aged warmth. #E1CC4E yellow toned #E1CC4E suggests rarity and history. Psychologically, color #E1CC4E supports reflective focus. Culturally, #E1CC4E references preserved art objects. Symbolically, #E1CC4E represents endurance and memory.

Color Conversion

Convert #E1CC4E 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
#E1CC4E
RGB
rgb(225, 204, 78)
HSL
hsl(51°, 71%, 59%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 9%, 65%, 12%)
HSV
hsv(51°, 65%, 88%)
XYZ
54.0193 59.7433 15.8922
Yxy
59.7433 0.4166 0.4608
Hunter Lab
77.2938 -1.9869 11.1996
CIE-Lab
81.6985 -6.9489 63.1433

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red225 / 255 (88%)
88%
Green204 / 255 (80%)
80%
Blue78 / 255 (31%)
31%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta9 / 100 (9%)
Yellow65 / 100 (65%)
65%
Key (Black)12 / 100 (12%)
12%

Color Variations

#E1CC4E 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

#E1CC4E 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 #E1CC4E 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+)

1.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E1CC4E 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

#E1CC4E

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E1CC4E;

Text Color

color: #E1CC4E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E1CC4E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E1CC4E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E1CC4E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E1CC4E 0%, #968419 100%);

#E1CC4E Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #E1CC4E color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.