#ECD88E
A light, vivid yellow closely aligning with Khaki.
About #ECD88E
The hex code #ECD88E represents a beautifully specific shade of yellow. Designers often compare it to the standard color Khaki. Its digital footprint relies on 236 parts red, 216 parts green, and 142 parts blue light.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 8% M, 40% Y, and 7% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) dictate how we should use this color. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#ECD88E
RGB236, 216, 142
HSL47.2°, 71.2%, 74.1%
CMYK0%, 8%, 40%, 7%
HSV47.2°, 39.8%, 92.5%
LAB86.5, -3.3, 39.0
XYZ64.0, 68.9, 35.5
Decimal15521934
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
1.42:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
14.78:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.36:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
12.56:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #ECD88E;
}
.text-color {
color: #ECD88E;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #ECD88E;
}