#e9c048 color: Sharp Yellow
#e9c048 is rgb(233, 192, 72) in RGB and oklch(82.268% 0.14195 89.714) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Amber
- amber-400
- Black 9%
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About #e9c048
#e9c048 is a bright light yellow color. In OKLCH it has 82.3% lightness, 0.142 chroma and a hue of 90°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 1.74:1 contrast and black text 12.1:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Sharp Yellow (#ecc043). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is amber-400.
Lighter: #e9c048 mixed with white
Darker: #e9c048 mixed with black
Calmer: #e9c048 with less saturation
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Questions about #e9c048
What color is #e9c048?
#e9c048 is bright light yellow. The closest named color is Sharp Yellow. In RGB it is rgb(233, 192, 72), in HSL hsl(44.72, 78.54%, 59.8%) and in OKLCH oklch(82.268% 0.14195 89.714).
What colors go well with #e9c048?
The complementary color of #e9c048 is #a9c2ff. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #ffad5f and #bad261. The triadic partners are #02ddf7 and #f8a2f1.
Is white or black text more readable on #e9c048?
Black text reads better on #e9c048: white gives a contrast ratio of 1.74:1 and black gives 12.1:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #e9c048 a warm or cool color?
#e9c048 is a warm color. In OKLCH its hue is 90 degrees, its lightness 82.3% and its chroma 0.142.