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Light Brilliant Yellow

#E2E72D

Light Brilliant Yellow is a neutral medium color with the hex code #E2E72D. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 226, 231, 45 in digital design or CMYK 2%, 0%, 81%, 9% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Brilliant Yellow Color Values

HEX
#E2E72D
RGB
226, 231, 45
HSL
62°, 79%, 54%
CMYK
2, 0, 81, 9

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Light Brilliant Yellow sits at 62° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 79% saturation and 54% lightness, this vibrant medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, neutral colors like Light Brilliant Yellow work well for typography, interface elements, and maintaining balance. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Light Brilliant Yellow in print, the CMYK breakdown of 2%, 0%, 81%, 9% ensures accurate color reproduction. The bright CMYK values indicate this color relies on pure inks rather than black, maintaining vibrancy in print.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Light Brilliant Yellow

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #E2E72D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 226, 231, 45;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#E2E72D',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 2%
M: 0%
Y: 81%
K: 9%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(226, 231, 45)
rgba(226, 231, 45, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands Using the Same Hue

6 brand s with colors near 62° on the color wheel

Robinhood logo
Robinhood
Google logo
Google
Microsoft logo
Microsoft
Visa logo
Visa

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2E72D?
#E2E72D is Light Brilliant Yellow, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 226, 231, 45. It has a hue of 62°, 79% saturation, and 54% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #E2E72D?
The RGB color code for #E2E72D is rgb(226, 231, 45). This means it contains 226 red, 231 green, and 45 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Brilliant Yellow a warm or cool color?
Light Brilliant Yellow (#E2E72D) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #E2E72D in CSS?
You can use #E2E72D in CSS with: background-color: #E2E72D; or color: #E2E72D; or as an RGB value: rgb(226, 231, 45). For print design, use CMYK: 2%, 0%, 81%, 9%.

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