Color swatch image showing #E4A001 with RGB(228,160,1) values

#E4A001 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E4A001 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E4A001 Color Information

#E4A001 RGB value is (228, 160, 1). The hex color red value is 228, green is 160, and blue is 1. Its HSL format shows a hue of 42°, saturation of 99 percent, and lightness of 45 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 30 percent, 100 percent, 11 percent.

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#E4A001 Color Meaning

Color #E4A001 signifies autumnal warmth, matured gold, and organic richness. #E4A001 deep, orange-tinged yellow suggests harvested grain, antique brass, and honeyed tones. Psychologically, color #E4A001 evokes feelings of comfort, abundance, and earned reward, promoting a grounded optimism. #E4A001 culturally references harvest festivals, Renaissance gilding, and the patina of aged treasures. Spiritually, #E4A001 color represents manifested potential, the value of time, and tangible prosperity, acting as a symbol for wisdom gained through experience and the solidification of ideas into form.

Color Conversion

Convert #E4A001 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
#E4A001
RGB
rgb(228, 160, 1)
HSL
hsl(42°, 99%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 30%, 100%, 11%)
HSV
hsv(42°, 100%, 89%)
XYZ
44.5712 41.6378 5.7165
Yxy
41.6378 0.4849 0.4530
Hunter Lab
64.5274 2.9970 7.5356
CIE-Lab
70.6205 15.0920 74.4565

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red228 / 255 (89%)
89%
Green160 / 255 (63%)
63%
Blue1 / 255 (0%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta30 / 100 (30%)
30%
Yellow100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Key (Black)11 / 100 (11%)
11%

Color Variations

#E4A001 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

#E4A001 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 #E4A001 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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#E4A001

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.25:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.25:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.25:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E4A001 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

#E4A001

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E4A001;

Text Color

color: #E4A001;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E4A001;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E4A00140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E4A001;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E4A001 0%, #885f01 100%);

#E4A001 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #E4A001 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.