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#EAB308 Color — #EAB308

Complete color reference for #EAB308: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#EAB308
RGBrgb(234, 179, 8)
HSLhsl(45, 93%, 47%)
HSVhsv(45, 97%, 92%)
CMYKC:0% M:24% Y:97% K:8%
CSS Color#EAB308
Decimal15381256
Luminance0.4975

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#EAB308 on White
Ratio: 1.92:1 — Fail
#EAB308 on Black
Ratio: 10.95:1 — AAA
White on #EAB308
Ratio: 1.92:1 — Fail
Black on #EAB308
Ratio: 10.95:1 — AAA

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

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FEFBF3
100#FCF4DA
200#F9E8B5
300#F6DD90
400#F1CE5E
500#EAB308
600#BB8F06
700#8C6B05
800#5E4803
900#3B2D02

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 #EAB308?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(234, 179, 8). The red channel is 234, green is 179, and blue is 8 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #EAB308?

The HSL value is hsl(45, 93%, 47%). Hue is 45°, saturation is 93%, and lightness is 47%.

Does #EAB308 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #EAB308 achieves a 1.92:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 10.95:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #EAB308?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #EAB308 is #0840E7.