#E9BD49
A light, vivid orange closely aligning with Goldenrod.
About #E9BD49
The precise color #E9BD49 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Goldenrod. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(233, 189, 73).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 19% M, 69% Y, and 9% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) dictate how we should use this color. Because it is a light 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#E9BD49
RGB233, 189, 73
HSL43.5°, 78.4%, 60.0%
CMYK0%, 19%, 69%, 9%
HSV43.5°, 68.7%, 91.4%
LAB78.6, 3.9, 62.2
XYZ53.0, 54.2, 14.0
Decimal15318345
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
1.77:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
11.84:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.70:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
10.07:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #E9BD49;
}
.text-color {
color: #E9BD49;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #E9BD49;
}