Barberry is a
warm medium color with the hex code #E4E021.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
228, 224, 33 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 2%, 86%, 11% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Barberry
#E4E021
Barberry color values
- HEX
- #E4E021
- RGB
- 228, 224, 33
- HSL
- 59°, 78%, 51%
- CMYK
- 0, 2, 86, 11
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Barberry sits at 59° on the color wheel with 78% saturation and 51% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. At 78% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Barberry is rendered as rgb(228, 224, 33), where the red channel dominates at 228, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.
For print, Barberry translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 2M 86Y 11K. The low-to-moderate black value (11%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (86%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Barberry
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #E4E021;
--brand-primary-rgb: 228, 224, 33;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#E4E021',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 2%
Y: 86%
K: 11%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(228, 224, 33)
rgba(228, 224, 33, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 59° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #E4E021?
#E4E021 is Barberry, a warm medium color with RGB values of 228, 224, 33. It has a hue of 59°, 78%
saturation, and 51% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #E4E021?
The RGB color code for #E4E021 is rgb(228, 224, 33). This means it contains 228 red,
224 green, and 33 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Barberry a warm or cool color?
Barberry (#E4E021) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #E4E021 in CSS?
You can use #E4E021 in CSS with:
background-color: #E4E021; or color: #E4E021; or as an RGB value: rgb(228, 224, 33). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 2%, 86%, 11%.