Color swatch image showing #E5BE0C with RGB(229,190,12) values
Color swatch image showing #E5BE0C with RGB(229,190,12) values

#E5BE0C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E5BE0C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E5BE0C Color Information

#E5BE0C RGB value is (229, 190, 12). The hex color red value is 229, green is 190, and blue is 12. Its HSL format shows a hue of 49°, saturation of 90 percent, and lightness of 47 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 17 percent, 95 percent, 10 percent.

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#E5BE0C Color Meaning

Color #E5BE0C conveys attention, alertness, and optimistic energy. #E5BE0C deep golden yellow color #E5BE0C evokes sunlight, caution signs, and energetic warmth. Psychologically, #E5BE0C stimulates focus, mental clarity, and proactive thinking, enhancing readiness and decisive action. Culturally, color #E5BE0C is widely used in safety, transportation, and branding, symbolizing visibility, optimism, and guidance. Spiritually, #E5BE0C channels illumination, awareness, and vital energy, fostering clarity, purposeful engagement, and heightened perception. Its bright, commanding hue naturally draws attention.

Color Conversion

Convert #E5BE0C 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
#E5BE0C
RGB
rgb(229, 190, 12)
HSL
hsl(49°, 90%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 17%, 95%, 10%)
HSV
hsv(49°, 95%, 90%)
XYZ
50.7929 53.5115 7.9995
Yxy
53.5115 0.4523 0.4765
Hunter Lab
73.1516 -0.0464 10.8382
CIE-Lab
78.1760 -0.1813 78.6071

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red229 / 255 (90%)
90%
Green190 / 255 (75%)
75%
Blue12 / 255 (5%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta17 / 100 (17%)
17%
Yellow95 / 100 (95%)
95%
Key (Black)10 / 100 (10%)

Color Variations

#E5BE0C 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

#E5BE0C 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 #E5BE0C 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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#E5BE0C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.79:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.79:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.79:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E5BE0C 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

#E5BE0C

protanopia

#d4d437

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E5BE0C;

Text Color

color: #E5BE0C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E5BE0C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E5BE0C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E5BE0C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E5BE0C 0%, #877007 100%);

#E5BE0C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #E5BE0C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.