#E6E216 Color Meaning and Information

#E6E216 Color Information

#E6E216 RGB value is (230, 226, 22). The hex color red value is 230, green is 226, and blue is 22. Its HSL format shows a hue of 59°, saturation of 83 percent, and lightness of49 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 2 percent, 90 percent, 10percent.

#E6E216

rgb(230, 226, 22)

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#E6E216 Color Meaning

Color #E6E216 represents intensity, alertness, and high visibility. #E6E216 strong yellow sits close to gold but carries sharper energy. #E6E216 feels active and demanding rather than soft. Psychologically, color #E6E216 stimulates mental speed and awareness. #E6E216 sharpens attention and increases responsiveness, though overuse may cause tension. #E6E216 works best in controlled accents where clarity is required. Symbolically and spiritually, color #E6E216 links to harvest cycles, solar power, and material readiness. #E6E216 reflects mental awakening and direct perception, encouraging clarity without emotional filtering.

Color Conversion

Convert #E6E216 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

#E6E216

RGB

rgb(230, 226, 22)

HSL

hsl(59°, 83%, 49%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 2%, 90%, 10%)

HSV

hsv(59°, 90%, 90%)

XYZ

59.9743 71.2736 11.3553

Yxy

71.2736 0.4206 0.4998

Hunter Lab

84.4237 -6.0979 16.4858

CIE-Lab

87.6178 -17.7716 84.5110

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red230 / 255 (90%)

90%

Green226 / 255 (89%)

89%

Blue22 / 255 (9%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta2 / 100 (2%)

Yellow90 / 100 (90%)

90%

Key (Black)10 / 100 (10%)

Color Variations

#E6E216 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

#E6E216 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 #E6E216 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:#E6E216

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.38:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.38:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.38:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E6E216 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

#E6E216

protanopia

#e4e447

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E6E216;

Text Color

color: #E6E216;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E6E216;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E6E21640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E6E216;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E6E216 0%, #87850d 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #E6E216 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.