#E2E249

A medium, vivid yellow closely aligning with Gold.

About #E2E249

The precise color #E2E249 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, 226, and 73.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 68% yellow, and 11% black. With a hue angle of 60.0 degrees, it sits comfortably in the yellow spectrum.

Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#E2E249
RGB226, 226, 73
HSL60.0°, 72.5%, 58.6%
CMYK0%, 0%, 68%, 11%
HSV60.0°, 67.7%, 88.6%
LAB87.5, -17.8, 71.0
XYZ59.8, 71.0, 16.9
Decimal14869065

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

1.38:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
15.21:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.32:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
12.93:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #E2E249; }
.text-color { color: #E2E249; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #E2E249; }

Similar Colors

Gold
#FFD700