#ECC979
Yellow
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RGB
HSL
About #ECC979 Yellow
#ECC979 is a yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 236 red, 201 green, and 121 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 42°, saturation of 75%, and lightness of 70%.
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 #ECC979 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
42°
Hue
75%
Saturation
70%
Lightness
Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #ECC979 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #ECC979 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#ECC979 on White
Contrast Ratio1.59:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#ECC979 on Black
Contrast Ratio13.2:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #ECC979 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #ECC979 |
| RGB | rgb(236, 201, 121) |
| HSL | hsl(42, 75%, 70%) |
| RGB Decimal | 236, 201, 121 |
| RGB Percent | 92.5%, 78.8%, 47.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 15%, 49%, 7% |
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