#EEC409
Vivid Yellow
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About #EEC409 Vivid Yellow
#EEC409 is a vivid yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 238 red, 196 green, and 9 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 49°, saturation of 93%, and lightness of 48%.
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 & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
49°
Hue
93%
Saturation
48%
Lightness
Vivid Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #EEC409 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #EEC409 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#EEC409 on White
Contrast Ratio1.68:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#EEC409 on Black
Contrast Ratio12.54:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #EEC409 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #EEC409 |
| RGB | rgb(238, 196, 9) |
| HSL | hsl(49, 93%, 48%) |
| RGB Decimal | 238, 196, 9 |
| RGB Percent | 93.3%, 76.9%, 3.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 18%, 96%, 7% |
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