Straw (#E4D96F) Color Meaning and Information

Straw (#E4D96F) Color Information

Straw (#E4D96F) RGB value is (228, 217, 111). The hex color red value is 228, green is 217, and blue is 111. Its HSL format shows a hue of 54°, saturation of 68 percent, and lightness of 66 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 5 percent, 51 percent, 11 percent.

Straw

#E4D96F

rgb(228, 217, 111)

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Straw (#E4D96F) Color Meaning

Straw (#E4D96F) is a medium-bright, muted yellow shade, a warm tone in the yellow spectrum. Straw (#E4D96F) psychologically promotes optimism, creativity, and mental alertness, encouraging clarity and joyful engagement. Culturally, Straw (#E4D96F) is used in design, interiors, and branding to convey warmth, cheerfulness, and natural simplicity. Spiritually, it resonates with the solar plexus chakra, enhancing personal power, confidence, and energetic balance. Feng Shui uses Straw to bring positive energy, mental clarity, and uplifting vibes to kitchens, study areas, or creative spaces.

Color Conversion

Convert Straw (#E4D96F) 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

#E4D96F

RGB

rgb(228, 217, 111)

HSL

hsl(54°, 68%, 66%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 5%, 51%, 11%)

HSV

hsv(54°, 51%, 89%)

XYZ

59.6770 67.2674 24.8775

Yxy

67.2674 0.3931 0.4431

Hunter Lab

82.0167 -3.2473 11.6923

CIE-Lab

85.6388 -9.9513 52.9714

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red228 / 255 (89%)

89%

Green217 / 255 (85%)

85%

Blue111 / 255 (44%)

44%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta5 / 100 (5%)

Yellow51 / 100 (51%)

51%

Key (Black)11 / 100 (11%)

11%

Color Variations

Straw (#E4D96F) 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

Straw (#E4D96F) 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 Straw (#E4D96F) 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:#E4D96F

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.45:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.45:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.45:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E4D96F 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

Straw (#E4D96F)

protanopia

#dfdf89

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E4D96F;

Text Color

color: #E4D96F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E4D96F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E4D96F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E4D96F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E4D96F 0%, #a4971f 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to Straw (#E4D96F) in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.