#E6C42D
Yellow
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About #E6C42D Yellow
#E6C42D is a yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 230 red, 196 green, and 45 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 49°, saturation of 79%, 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 #E6C42D in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
49°
Hue
79%
Saturation
54%
Lightness
Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #E6C42D based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #E6C42D against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#E6C42D on White
Contrast Ratio1.71:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#E6C42D on Black
Contrast Ratio12.3:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #E6C42D across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #E6C42D |
| RGB | rgb(230, 196, 45) |
| HSL | hsl(49, 79%, 54%) |
| RGB Decimal | 230, 196, 45 |
| RGB Percent | 90.2%, 76.9%, 17.6% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 15%, 80%, 10% |
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