Color swatch image showing #EFCC0A with RGB(239,204,10) values

#EFCC0A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #EFCC0A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#EFCC0A Color Information

#EFCC0A RGB value is (239, 204, 10). The hex color red value is 239, green is 204, and blue is 10. Its HSL format shows a hue of 51°, saturation of 92 percent, and lightness of 49 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 15 percent, 96 percent, 6 percent.

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#EFCC0A Color Meaning

Color #EFCC0A(Munsell) (#EFCC0A) represents vitality, intellect, and stimulating energy. #EFCC0A medium-bright golden yellow conveys focus, creativity, and dynamic optimism. Psychologically, Yellow (Munsell) (#EFCC0A) enhances problem-solving, alertness, and mental clarity, ideal for active or learning environments. Culturally, Yellow (Munsell) (#EFCC0A) signifies wealth, intellect, and illumination in Western traditions, while Eastern symbolism links #EFCC0A to earth energy, enlightenment, and prosperity. Fengshui encourages its use to energize and uplift spaces. Spiritually, #EFCC0A resonates with the solar plexus chakra, supporting self-confidence, determination, and purposeful action. In design and arts, Yellow (Munsell) (#EFCC0A) is applied as a bright accent, energetic motif, or central color. Its vivid mid-tone complements blues, purples, and neutral shades, commonly appearing in branding, educational materials, and visual communications.

Color Conversion

Convert #EFCC0A 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
#EFCC0A
RGB
rgb(239, 204, 10)
HSL
hsl(51°, 92%, 49%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 15%, 96%, 6%)
HSV
hsv(51°, 96%, 94%)
XYZ
57.2443 61.5584 9.1520
Yxy
61.5584 0.4474 0.4811
Hunter Lab
78.4592 -0.9228 13.3843
CIE-Lab
82.6780 -3.0880 82.5254

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red239 / 255 (94%)
94%
Green204 / 255 (80%)
80%
Blue10 / 255 (4%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta15 / 100 (15%)
15%
Yellow96 / 100 (96%)
96%
Key (Black)6 / 100 (6%)

Color Variations

#EFCC0A 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

#EFCC0A 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 #EFCC0A 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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#EFCC0A

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.58:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.58:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.58:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #EFCC0A 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

#EFCC0A

protanopia

#e0e039

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EFCC0A;

Text Color

color: #EFCC0A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EFCC0A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EFCC0A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EFCC0A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EFCC0A 0%, #8e7a06 100%);

#EFCC0A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #EFCC0A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.