#E5C42E
Yellow
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About #E5C42E Yellow
#E5C42E is a yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 229 red, 196 green, and 46 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 49°, saturation of 78%, and lightness of 54%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With high saturation, it appears vibrant and eye-catching.
CSS Code
Use #E5C42E in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
49°
Hue
78%
Saturation
54%
Lightness
Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #E5C42E based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #E5C42E against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#E5C42E on White
Contrast Ratio1.71:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#E5C42E on Black
Contrast Ratio12.27:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #E5C42E across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #E5C42E |
| RGB | rgb(229, 196, 46) |
| HSL | hsl(49, 78%, 54%) |
| RGB Decimal | 229, 196, 46 |
| RGB Percent | 89.8%, 76.9%, 18.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 14%, 80%, 10% |
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