#E9C52C
A medium, vivid yellow closely aligning with Gold.
About #E9C52C
The hex code #E9C52C represents a beautifully specific shade of yellow. Its closest recognized web color is Gold. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 233, 197, and 44.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 15% M, 81% Y, and 9% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#E9C52C
RGB233, 197, 44
HSL48.6°, 81.1%, 54.3%
CMYK0%, 15%, 81%, 9%
HSV48.6°, 81.1%, 91.4%
LAB80.4, -1.4, 74.2
XYZ54.0, 57.4, 10.6
Decimal15320364
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
1.68:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
12.49:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.61:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
10.62:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #E9C52C;
}
.text-color {
color: #E9C52C;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #E9C52C;
}