Color swatch image showing #E3AB49 with RGB(227,171,73) values
Color swatch image showing #E3AB49 with RGB(227,171,73) values

#E3AB49 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E3AB49 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E3AB49 Color Information

#E3AB49 RGB value is (227, 171, 73). The hex color red value is 227, green is 171, and blue is 73. Its HSL format shows a hue of 38°, saturation of 73 percent, and lightness of 59 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 25 percent, 68 percent, 11 percent.

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#E3AB49 Color Meaning

Color #E3AB49 conveys cheerful reliability, golden-hour warmth, and organic optimism. #E3AB49 muted, golden yellow resembles mustard, fallen leaves, or beeswax, suggesting a subdued, earthy form of happiness. Psychologically, color #E3AB49 is uplifting and grounding simultaneously, promoting feelings of contentment, wholesome energy, and steady confidence. #E3AB49 lacks the nervous energy of bright yellows, offering instead a sense of earned joy and mature optimism. #E3AB49 color feels both friendly and substantial, like a supportive, steadying presence. Symbolically, color #E3AB49 represents harvested wisdom, stored sunlight, and joy that is deep-rooted and sustainable. #E3AB49 is the color of a well-worn tool or a shared meal. Culturally, #E3AB49 appears in artisan branding, rustic decor, and heritage designs, conveying craftsmanship, natural quality, and timeless appeal. Color #E3AB49 embodies a warmth that is not fleeting but built through time and use, promoting a sense of reliable, comforting vitality.

Color Conversion

Convert #E3AB49 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
#E3AB49
RGB
rgb(227, 171, 73)
HSL
hsl(38°, 73%, 59%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 25%, 68%, 11%)
HSV
hsv(38°, 68%, 89%)
XYZ
47.4441 45.9378 12.6696
Yxy
45.9378 0.4474 0.4332
Hunter Lab
67.7774 2.3829 7.4615
CIE-Lab
73.5051 10.8311 56.6784

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red227 / 255 (89%)
89%
Green171 / 255 (67%)
67%
Blue73 / 255 (29%)
29%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta25 / 100 (25%)
25%
Yellow68 / 100 (68%)
68%
Key (Black)11 / 100 (11%)
11%

Color Variations

#E3AB49 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

#E3AB49 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 #E3AB49 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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#E3AB49

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.06:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.06:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.06:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E3AB49 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

#E3AB49

protanopia

#cbca61

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E3AB49;

Text Color

color: #E3AB49;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E3AB49;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E3AB4940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E3AB49;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E3AB49 0%, #986918 100%);

#E3AB49 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #E3AB49 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.