#E6E21A Color Meaning and Information

#E6E21A Color Information

#E6E21A RGB value is (230, 226, 26). The hex color red value is 230, green is 226, and blue is 26. Its HSL format shows a hue of 59°, saturation of 80 percent, and lightness of50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 2 percent, 89 percent, 10percent.

#E6E21A

rgb(230, 226, 26)

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#E6E21A Color Meaning

color #E6E21A represents intensity, alertness, and high visibility. #E6E21A strong yellow sits close to gold but carries sharper energy. #E6E21A feels active and demanding rather than soft. Psychologically, Color #E6E21A stimulates mental speed and awareness. #E6E21A sharpens attention and increases responsiveness, though overuse may cause tension. #E6E21A works best in controlled accents where clarity is required. Symbolically and spiritually, Color #E6E21A links to harvest cycles, solar power, and material readiness. #E6E21A reflects mental awakening and direct perception, encouraging clarity without emotional filtering.

Color Conversion

Convert #E6E21A 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

#E6E21A

RGB

rgb(230, 226, 26)

HSL

hsl(59°, 80%, 50%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 2%, 89%, 10%)

HSV

hsv(59°, 89%, 90%)

XYZ

60.0159 71.2903 11.5745

Yxy

71.2903 0.4200 0.4989

Hunter Lab

84.4336 -6.0785 16.4377

CIE-Lab

87.6259 -17.7072 83.9229

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red230 / 255 (90%)

90%

Green226 / 255 (89%)

89%

Blue26 / 255 (10%)

10%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta2 / 100 (2%)

Yellow89 / 100 (89%)

89%

Key (Black)10 / 100 (10%)

Color Variations

#E6E21A 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

#E6E21A 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 #E6E21A 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:#E6E21A

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 #E6E21A 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

#E6E21A

protanopia

#e4e44a

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E6E21A;

Text Color

color: #E6E21A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E6E21A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E6E21A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E6E21A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E6E21A 0%, #88860f 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #E6E21A in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.