Lightning Yellow

Q: How do I use #EBB514 in CSS?

You can use #EBB514 in CSS with: background-color: #EBB514; or color: #EBB514; or as an RGB value: rgb(235, 181, 20). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 23%, 91%, 8%.

#EBB514

Lightning Yellow is a warm medium color with the hex code #EBB514. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 235, 181, 20 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 23%, 91%, 8% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Lightning Yellow color values

HEX: #EBB514
RGB: 235, 181, 20
HSL: 45°, 84%, 50%
CMYK: 0, 23, 91, 8

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Lightning Yellow sits at 45° on the color wheel with 84% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 84%, 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, Lightning Yellow is rendered as rgb(235, 181, 20), where the red channel dominates at 235, giving the color a clear red cast. 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, Lightning Yellow translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 23M 91Y 8K. The low-to-moderate black value (8%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (91%), 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 Lightning Yellow

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #EBB514;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 235, 181, 20;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#EBB514',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 23%
Y: 91%
K: 8%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(235, 181, 20)
rgba(235, 181, 20, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 45° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #EBB514?

#EBB514 is Lightning Yellow, a warm medium color with RGB values of 235, 181, 20. It has a hue of 45°, 84% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #EBB514?

The RGB color code for #EBB514 is rgb(235, 181, 20). This means it contains 235 red, 181 green, and 20 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Lightning Yellow a warm or cool color?

Lightning Yellow (#EBB514) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #EBB514 in CSS?

You can use #EBB514 in CSS with: background-color: #EBB514; or color: #EBB514; or as an RGB value: rgb(235, 181, 20). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 23%, 91%, 8%.