#E2E216
A medium, vivid yellow closely aligning with Yellow.
About #E2E216
The hex code #E2E216 represents a beautifully specific shade of yellow. Its closest recognized web color is Yellow. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 226, 226, and 22.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 0% Cyan, 0% Magenta, 90% Yellow, and 11% Black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#E2E216
RGB226, 226, 22
HSL60.0°, 82.3%, 48.6%
CMYK0%, 0%, 90%, 11%
HSV60.0°, 90.3%, 88.6%
LAB87.3, -19.4, 84.1
XYZ58.7, 70.6, 11.3
Decimal14869014
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
1.39:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
15.12:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.33:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
12.86:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #E2E216;
}
.text-color {
color: #E2E216;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #E2E216;
}