#e2c42a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #e2c42a is composed of 88.6% red, 76.9% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 13.3% magenta, 81.4% yellow and 11.4% black. It has a hue angle of 50.2 degrees, a saturation of 76% and a lightness of 52.5%. #e2c42a color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff54 with #c58900. Closest websafe color is: #cccc33.

    • R 89
    • G 77
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 13
    • Y 81
    • K 11
    CMYK color chart

#e2c42a color description : Bright yellow.

#e2c42a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #e2c42a has RGB values of R:226, G:196, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.13, Y:0.81, K:0.11. Its decimal value is 14861354.

Hex triplet e2c42a #e2c42a
RGB Decimal 226, 196, 42 rgb(226,196,42)
RGB Percent 88.6, 76.9, 16.5 rgb(88.6%,76.9%,16.5%)
CMYK 0, 13, 81, 11
HSL 50.2°, 76, 52.5 hsl(50.2,76%,52.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 50.2°, 81.4, 88.6
Web Safe cccc33 #cccc33
CIE-LAB 79.51, -3.998, 73.69
XYZ 51.522, 55.818, 10.25
xyY 0.438, 0.475, 55.818
CIE-LCH 79.51, 73.798, 93.105
CIE-LUV 79.51, 27.167, 80.602
Hunter-Lab 74.711, -7.647, 44.163
Binary 11100010, 11000100, 00101010

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Alternatives to #e2c42a

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#e2c42a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #e2c42a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#e2c42a;}
.background {background-color:#e2c42a;}
.border {border:1px solid #e2c42a;}

Shades and Tints of #e2c42a

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #0b0a02 is the darkest color, while #fefdf9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #e2c42a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8e8c7e is the less saturated color, while #fed70e is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #e2c42a is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #bbbbbb Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #c3bd9e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #dfc835 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #f8be3a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #eebac7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #e0c631 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #f0c034 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #eabd8e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population