#E2D31D
A medium, vivid yellow closely aligning with Gold.
About #E2D31D
The precise color #E2D31D is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Gold. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 226, 211, and 29.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 7% M, 87% Y, and 11% K. The HSL representation is 55.4° hue, 77.3% saturation, and 50.0% lightness.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#E2D31D
RGB226, 211, 29
HSL55.4°, 77.3%, 50.0%
CMYK0%, 7%, 87%, 11%
HSV55.4°, 87.2%, 88.6%
LAB83.4, -11.9, 79.9
XYZ54.9, 62.8, 10.4
Decimal14865181
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
1.55:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
13.57:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.48:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
11.54:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #E2D31D;
}
.text-color {
color: #E2D31D;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #E2D31D;
}