#E9CC50
A light, vivid yellow closely aligning with Goldenrod.
About #E9CC50
The hex code #E9CC50 represents a beautifully specific shade of yellow. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Goldenrod. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(233, 204, 80).
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 12% M, 66% Y, and 9% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#E9CC50
RGB233, 204, 80
HSL48.6°, 77.7%, 61.4%
CMYK0%, 12%, 66%, 9%
HSV48.6°, 65.7%, 91.4%
LAB82.4, -3.5, 63.3
XYZ56.6, 61.1, 16.4
Decimal15322192
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
1.59:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
13.22:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.52:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
11.24:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #E9CC50;
}
.text-color {
color: #E9CC50;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #E9CC50;
}