Information about #E2CD08 color

#E2CD08 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #E2CD08 is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with Full Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(226, 205, 8) (88.6% red, 80.4% green, 3.1% blue), or CMYK 0 / 8 / 85 / 11 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#E2CD08 is a intensely saturated yellow that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Citrine (#E4D00A). Nearby in the Register you will also find Vivid Gold (#E7CA00) and Rustic Yellow (#E2C400).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(226, 205, 8)), which gives #E2CD08 its character. If you plan to put text on a #E2CD08 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 13.0:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 1.6:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #E2CD08 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#E2CD08 color variations

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#E2CD08 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #E2CD08

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Citrine color link
Citrine

#E4D00A

Vivid Gold color link
Vivid Gold

#E7CA00

Switched On color link
Switched On

#EDCE00

Piss Yellow color link
Piss Yellow

#DDD618

Bird Flower color link
Bird Flower

#D4CD16

Golden Amber color link
Golden Amber

#E8BE14

Hive color link
Hive

#EFBD00

Gold Tips color link
Gold Tips

#DEBA13

Dirty Yellow color link
Dirty Yellow

#CDC50A

#E2CD08 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#E2CD08
  • RGB226, 205, 8
  • CMYK0, 8, 85, 11
  • CSSrgb(226, 205, 8)
  • HSL54°, 93%, 46%
  • HSL Precise54.22°, 93.162%, 45.882%
  • HSV54°, 96%, 89%
  • HSB54°, 96%, 89%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.886
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.804
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.031
  • GLSLvec3(0.886, 0.804, 0.031)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.886, 0.804, 0.031, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.886, 0.804, 0.031)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB88.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB80.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB3.1%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDE2CD08
  • DECIMAL ID14863624
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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