Color swatch image showing #ECD52D with RGB(236,213,45) values
Color swatch image showing #ECD52D with RGB(236,213,45) values

#ECD52D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #ECD52D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#ECD52D Color Information

#ECD52D RGB value is (236, 213, 45). The hex color red value is 236, green is 213, and blue is 45. Its HSL format shows a hue of 53°, saturation of 83 percent, and lightness of 55 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 10 percent, 81 percent, 7 percent.

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#ECD52D Color Meaning

Color #ECD52D conveys clarity, brightness, and engaging warmth. #ECD52D softer yellow encourages openness, alertness, and creativity. Psychologically, color #ECD52D supports concentration, mental agility, and cheerful resilience, offering a visual cue that inspires proactive thinking. Culturally, color #ECD52D appears in festive decoration, textiles, and design, symbolizing optimism, hope, and spiritual celebration. Spiritually, #ECD52D channels inner light, balance, and conscious awareness, encouraging harmonious expression of intellect and intuition. Its luminous hue attracts attention while maintaining a gentle, uplifting presence.

Color Conversion

Convert #ECD52D 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
#ECD52D
RGB
rgb(236, 213, 45)
HSL
hsl(53°, 83%, 55%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 10%, 81%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(53°, 81%, 93%)
XYZ
58.8600 65.6108 12.0445
Yxy
65.6108 0.4312 0.4806
Hunter Lab
81.0005 -2.6366 14.1807
CIE-Lab
84.7975 -8.2880 77.7810

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red236 / 255 (93%)
93%
Green213 / 255 (84%)
84%
Blue45 / 255 (18%)
18%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta10 / 100 (10%)
Yellow81 / 100 (81%)
81%
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#ECD52D 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

#ECD52D 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 #ECD52D 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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#ECD52D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.49:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.49:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.49:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #ECD52D 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

#ECD52D

protanopia

#e2e256

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #ECD52D;

Text Color

color: #ECD52D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #ECD52D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #ECD52D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #ECD52D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ECD52D 0%, #97870e 100%);

#ECD52D Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #ECD52D color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.