Color swatch image showing #E4D97F with RGB(228,217,127) values

#E4D97F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E4D97F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E4D97F Color Information

#E4D97F RGB value is (228, 217, 127). The hex color red value is 228, green is 217, and blue is 127. Its HSL format shows a hue of 53°, saturation of 65 percent, and lightness of 70 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 5 percent, 44 percent, 11 percent.

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#E4D97F Color Meaning

Color #E4D97F radiates golden comfort, accessible richness, and edible softness. Color #E4D97F is a warm, luminous yellow that mirrors the dessert—creamy, slightly golden, and universally comforting. Unlike lemon yellow, #E4D97F carries sweetness; unlike gold, #E4D97F feels approachable. In food and hospitality branding, #E4D97F hue signals indulgence without excess, common in bakeries, dessert cafes, and seasonal campaigns. Psychological studies show #E4D97F increases perceived sweetness and warmth in product claims, especially in dairy and confectionery contexts. Functionally, color #E4D97F works best as an accent in digital and packaging design. #E4D97F’s common in limited-edition labels, menu highlights, and social media graphics where emotional uplift matters. However, accessibility guidelines require careful pairing—#E4D97F 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 #E4D97F replaces standard yellow in food contexts. Culturally, color #E4D97F reflects joy that nurtures—family recipes, holiday desserts, slow afternoons. #E4D97F appears in nostalgic branding, community baking, and comfort food as a symbol of care made tangible. Spiritually, #E4D97F aligns with the sacral chakra’s nourishing mode: creativity that satisfies. Designers use color #E4D97F when they want to signal richness with generosity. Its warmth is shared, not hoarded.

Color Conversion

Convert #E4D97F 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
#E4D97F
RGB
rgb(228, 217, 127)
HSL
hsl(53°, 65%, 70%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 5%, 44%, 11%)
HSV
hsv(53°, 44%, 89%)
XYZ
60.6385 67.6520 29.9408
Yxy
67.6520 0.3832 0.4276
Hunter Lab
82.2508 -2.8008 10.5996
CIE-Lab
85.8321 -8.4974 45.5164

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red228 / 255 (89%)
89%
Green217 / 255 (85%)
85%
Blue127 / 255 (50%)
50%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta5 / 100 (5%)
Yellow44 / 100 (44%)
44%
Key (Black)11 / 100 (11%)
11%

Color Variations

#E4D97F 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

#E4D97F 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 #E4D97F 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.

#FFFFFF
#E4D97F

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 #E4D97F 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

#E4D97F

protanopia

#dfdf95

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E4D97F;

Text Color

color: #E4D97F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E4D97F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E4D97F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E4D97F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E4D97F 0%, #aa9b24 100%);

#E4D97F Color FAQs

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