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Yellow

#E6DB0A

Yellow is a warm medium color with the hex code #E6DB0A. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 230, 219, 10 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 5%, 96%, 10% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Yellow Color Values

HEX
#E6DB0A
RGB
230, 219, 10
HSL
57°, 92%, 47%
CMYK
0, 5, 96, 10

About this color

Yellow sits at 57° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 92% saturation and 47% lightness, this vibrant medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, warm colors like Yellow work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Yellow in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 5%, 96%, 10% ensures accurate color reproduction. The bright CMYK values indicate this color relies on pure inks rather than black, maintaining vibrancy in print.

How to use Yellow

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #E6DB0A;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 230, 219, 10;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#E6DB0A',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 5%
Y: 96%
K: 10%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(230, 219, 10)
rgba(230, 219, 10, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

8 brand s with colors near 57° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E6DB0A?
#E6DB0A is Yellow, a warm medium color with RGB values of 230, 219, 10. It has a hue of 57°, 92% saturation, and 47% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #E6DB0A?
The RGB color code for #E6DB0A is rgb(230, 219, 10). This means it contains 230 red, 219 green, and 10 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Yellow a warm or cool color?
Yellow (#E6DB0A) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #E6DB0A in CSS?
You can use #E6DB0A in CSS with: background-color: #E6DB0A; or color: #E6DB0A; or as an RGB value: rgb(230, 219, 10). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 5%, 96%, 10%.