Barberry

Q: How do I use #E8E517 in CSS?

You can use #E8E517 in CSS with: background-color: #E8E517; or color: #E8E517; or as an RGB value: rgb(232, 229, 23). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 1%, 90%, 9%.

#E8E517

Barberry is a warm medium color with the hex code #E8E517. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 232, 229, 23 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 1%, 90%, 9% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Barberry color values

HEX: #E8E517
RGB: 232, 229, 23
HSL: 59°, 82%, 50%
CMYK: 0, 1, 90, 9

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Barberry sits at 59° on the color wheel with 82% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 82%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Barberry is rendered as rgb(232, 229, 23), where the red channel dominates at 232, 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 1M 90Y 9K. The low-to-moderate black value (9%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (90%), 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: #E8E517;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 232, 229, 23;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#E8E517',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 1%
Y: 90%
K: 9%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(232, 229, 23)
rgba(232, 229, 23, 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 #E8E517?

#E8E517 is Barberry, a warm medium color with RGB values of 232, 229, 23. It has a hue of 59°, 82% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #E8E517?

The RGB color code for #E8E517 is rgb(232, 229, 23). This means it contains 232 red, 229 green, and 23 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Barberry a warm or cool color?

Barberry (#E8E517) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #E8E517 in CSS?

You can use #E8E517 in CSS with: background-color: #E8E517; or color: #E8E517; or as an RGB value: rgb(232, 229, 23). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 1%, 90%, 9%.