#E4D961 Color Meaning and Information

#E4D961 Color Information

#E4D961 RGB value is (228, 217, 97). The hex color red value is 228, green is 217, and blue is 97. Its HSL format shows a hue of 55°, saturation of 71 percent, and lightness of64 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 5 percent, 57 percent, 11percent.

#E4D961

rgb(228, 217, 97)

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#E4D961 Color Meaning

color #E4D961 communicates optimism filtered through refinement. Unlike sharp yellows, #E4D961 tone feels measured and intellectual. Therefore, Color #E4D961 supports clarity without agitation. Mentally, Color #E4D961 enhances learning, memory, and open minded thinking. #E4D961 encourages curiosity while maintaining emotional balance. In classrooms and study tools, Color #E4D961 helps reduce fatigue and sustain attention. Symbolically, Color #E4D961 connects to trade, enlightenment, and knowledge exchange. #E4D961 reflects progress through cooperation rather than dominance. On a spiritual plane, Color #E4D961 represents thoughtful illumination and steady personal growth.

Color Conversion

Convert #E4D961 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

#E4D961

RGB

rgb(228, 217, 97)

HSL

hsl(55°, 71%, 64%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 5%, 57%, 11%)

HSV

hsv(55°, 57%, 89%)

XYZ

58.9654 66.9828 21.1304

Yxy

66.9828 0.4009 0.4554

Hunter Lab

81.8430 -3.5760 12.4967

CIE-Lab

85.4952 -11.0410 59.1996

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red228 / 255 (89%)

89%

Green217 / 255 (85%)

85%

Blue97 / 255 (38%)

38%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta5 / 100 (5%)

Yellow57 / 100 (57%)

57%

Key (Black)11 / 100 (11%)

11%

Color Variations

#E4D961 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

#E4D961 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 #E4D961 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#E4D961

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.46:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.46:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.46:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E4D961 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

#E4D961

protanopia

#dfdf7e

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E4D961;

Text Color

color: #E4D961;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E4D961;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E4D96140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E4D961;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E4D961 0%, #a2971b 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #E4D961 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.