#E9C500
A medium, vivid yellow closely aligning with Gold.
About #E9C500
The precise color #E9C500 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Gold. In the RGB color space, it consists of 233 red, 197 green, and 0 blue.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 15% M, 100% Y, and 9% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#E9C500
RGB233, 197, 0
HSL50.7°, 100.0%, 45.7%
CMYK0%, 15%, 100%, 9%
HSV50.7°, 100.0%, 91.4%
LAB80.3, -2.2, 81.5
XYZ53.6, 57.3, 8.2
Decimal15320320
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
1.69:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
12.45:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.61:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
10.59:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #E9C500;
}
.text-color {
color: #E9C500;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #E9C500;
}