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#E9D682 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E9D682 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E9D682 Color Information

#E9D682 RGB value is (233, 214, 130). The hex color red value is 233, green is 214, and blue is 130. Its HSL format shows a hue of 49°, saturation of 70 percent, and lightness of71 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 8 percent, 44 percent, 9percent.

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#E9D682 Color Meaning

Color #E9D682 radiates golden comfort, accessible richness, and edible softness. Color #E9D682 is a warm, luminous yellow that mirrors the dessert—creamy, slightly golden, and universally comforting. Unlike lemon yellow, #E9D682 carries sweetness; unlike gold, #E9D682 feels approachable. In food and hospitality branding, #E9D682 hue signals indulgence without excess, common in bakeries, dessert cafes, and seasonal campaigns. Psychological studies show #E9D682 increases perceived sweetness and warmth in product claims, especially in dairy and confectionery contexts. Functionally, color #E9D682 works best as an accent in digital and packaging design. #E9D682’s common in limited-edition labels, menu highlights, and social media graphics where emotional uplift matters. However, accessibility guidelines require careful pairing—#E9D682 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 #E9D682 replaces standard yellow in food contexts. Culturally, color #E9D682 reflects joy that nurtures—family recipes, holiday desserts, slow afternoons. #E9D682 appears in nostalgic branding, community baking, and comfort food as a symbol of care made tangible. Spiritually, #E9D682 aligns with the sacral chakra’s nourishing mode: creativity that satisfies. Designers use color #E9D682 when they want to signal richness with generosity. Its warmth is shared, not hoarded.

Color Conversion

Convert #E9D682 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
#E9D682
RGB
rgb(233, 214, 130)
HSL
hsl(49°, 70%, 71%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 8%, 44%, 9%)
HSV
hsv(49°, 44%, 91%)
XYZ
61.6801 67.0285 30.8060
Yxy
67.0285 0.3867 0.4202
Hunter Lab
81.8709 -1.5440 10.1780
CIE-Lab
85.5183 -4.6943 43.7345

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red233 / 255 (91%)
91%
Green214 / 255 (84%)
84%
Blue130 / 255 (51%)
51%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta8 / 100 (8%)
Yellow44 / 100 (44%)
44%
Key (Black)9 / 100 (9%)

Color Variations

#E9D682 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

#E9D682 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 #E9D682 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.46:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.46:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.46:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E9D682 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E9D682;

Text Color

color: #E9D682;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E9D682;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E9D68240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E9D682;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E9D682 0%, #b2971f 100%);

#E9D682 Color FAQs

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