Tulip Tree is a
warm medium color with the hex code #ECB22E.
Also known as
"Yellow"
by Slack
.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
236, 178, 46 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 25%, 81%, 7% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Currently, 1 brand uses this color in their visual identity, making it a proven choice for professional branding and web design.
Tulip Tree
#ECB22E aka “Yellow” by Slack
Tulip Tree color values
- HEX
- #ECB22E
- RGB
- 236, 178, 46
- HSL
- 42°, 83%, 55%
- CMYK
- 0, 25, 81, 7
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Tulip Tree sits at 42° on the color wheel with 83% saturation and 55% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 83%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Tulip Tree is rendered as rgb(236, 178, 46), where the red channel dominates at 236, 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, Tulip Tree translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 25M 81Y 7K. The low-to-moderate black value (7%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (81%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. In brand applications, this exact value is specified as Yellow.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Tulip Tree
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #ECB22E;
--brand-primary-rgb: 236, 178, 46;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#ECB22E',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 25%
Y: 81%
K: 7%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(236, 178, 46)
rgba(236, 178, 46, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 42° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #ECB22E?
#ECB22E is Tulip Tree, a warm medium color with RGB values of 236, 178, 46. It has a hue of 42°, 83%
saturation, and 55% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #ECB22E?
The RGB color code for #ECB22E is rgb(236, 178, 46). This means it contains 236 red,
178 green, and 46 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Tulip Tree a warm or cool color?
Tulip Tree (#ECB22E) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #ECB22E in CSS?
You can use #ECB22E in CSS with:
background-color: #ECB22E; or color: #ECB22E; or as an RGB value: rgb(236, 178, 46). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 25%, 81%, 7%.