#E4D97E Color Information
#E4D97E RGB value is (228, 217, 126). The hex color red value is 228, green is 217, and blue is 126. Its HSL format shows a hue of 54°, saturation of 65 percent, and lightness of 69 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 5 percent, 45 percent, 11 percent.
#E4D97E Color Meaning
Color #E4D97E radiates golden comfort, accessible richness, and edible softness. Color #E4D97E is a warm, luminous yellow that mirrors the dessert—creamy, slightly golden, and universally comforting. Unlike lemon yellow, #E4D97E carries sweetness; unlike gold, #E4D97E feels approachable. In food and hospitality branding, #E4D97E hue signals indulgence without excess, common in bakeries, dessert cafes, and seasonal campaigns. Psychological studies show #E4D97E increases perceived sweetness and warmth in product claims, especially in dairy and confectionery contexts. Functionally, color #E4D97E works best as an accent in digital and packaging design. #E4D97E’s common in limited-edition labels, menu highlights, and social media graphics where emotional uplift matters. However, accessibility guidelines require careful pairing—#E4D97E fails contrast on white and must be used with deep browns or navies. Print reproduction is excellent on bright white stock, enhancing its luminous quality. A/B tests confirm higher purchase intent when color #E4D97E replaces standard yellow in food contexts. Culturally, color #E4D97E reflects joy that nurtures—family recipes, holiday desserts, slow afternoons. #E4D97E appears in nostalgic branding, community baking, and comfort food as a symbol of care made tangible. Spiritually, #E4D97E aligns with the sacral chakra’s nourishing mode: creativity that satisfies. Designers use color #E4D97E when they want to signal richness with generosity. Its warmth is shared, not hoarded.
Color Conversion
Convert #E4D97E 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.
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Color Variations
#E4D97E 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
#E4D97E 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 #E4D97E 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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UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #E4D97E 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.
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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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#E4D97E Color FAQs
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