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#E1B941 Color — #E1B941

Complete color reference for #E1B941: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#E1B941
RGBrgb(225, 185, 65)
HSLhsl(45, 73%, 57%)
HSVhsv(45, 71%, 88%)
CMYKC:0% M:18% Y:71% K:12%
CSS Color#E1B941
Decimal14793025
Luminance0.5109

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#E1B941 on White
Ratio: 1.87:1 — Fail
#E1B941 on Black
Ratio: 11.22:1 — AAA
White on #E1B941
Ratio: 1.87:1 — Fail
Black on #E1B941
Ratio: 11.22:1 — AAA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FEFCF6
100#FBF5E3
200#F6EAC6
300#F2E0AA
400#ECD284
500#E1B941
600#B49434
700#876F27
800#5A4A1A
900#382E10

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #E1B941?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(225, 185, 65). The red channel is 225, green is 185, and blue is 65 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #E1B941?

The HSL value is hsl(45, 73%, 57%). Hue is 45°, saturation is 73%, and lightness is 57%.

Does #E1B941 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #E1B941 achieves a 1.87:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 11.22:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #E1B941?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #E1B941 is #4169E1.