#E2D342
A medium, vivid yellow closely aligning with Gold.
About #E2D342
The hex code #E2D342 represents a beautifully specific shade of yellow. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Gold. Its digital footprint relies on 226 parts red, 211 parts green, and 66 parts blue light.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 0% cyan, 7% magenta, 71% yellow, and 11% black. The HSL representation is 54.4° hue, 73.4% saturation, and 57.3% lightness.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#E2D342
RGB226, 211, 66
HSL54.4°, 73.4%, 57.3%
CMYK0%, 7%, 71%, 11%
HSV54.4°, 70.8%, 88.6%
LAB83.5, -10.7, 69.7
XYZ55.6, 63.2, 14.4
Decimal14865218
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
1.54:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
13.63:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.47:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
11.59:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #E2D342;
}
.text-color {
color: #E2D342;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #E2D342;
}