Light Brilliant Amber is a
warm light color with the hex code #ECD179.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
236, 209, 121 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 11%, 49%, 7% for print applications.
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Light Brilliant Amber
#ECD179
Light Brilliant Amber Color Values
- HEX
- #ECD179
- RGB
- 236, 209, 121
- HSL
- 46°, 75%, 70%
- CMYK
- 0, 11, 49, 7
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Light Brilliant Amber sits at 46° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 75% saturation and 70% lightness, this vibrant light hue creates strong visual impact and draws attention.
In digital design, warm colors like Light Brilliant Amber work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.
When using Light Brilliant Amber in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 11%, 49%, 7% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.
Color Harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Light Brilliant Amber
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #ECD179;
--brand-primary-rgb: 236, 209, 121;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#ECD179',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 11%
Y: 49%
K: 7%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(236, 209, 121)
rgba(236, 209, 121, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #ECD179?
#ECD179 is Light Brilliant Amber, a warm light color with RGB values of 236, 209, 121. It has a hue of 46°, 75%
saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #ECD179?
The RGB color code for #ECD179 is rgb(236, 209, 121). This means it contains 236 red,
209 green, and 121 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Brilliant Amber a warm or cool color?
Light Brilliant Amber (#ECD179) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #ECD179 in CSS?
You can use #ECD179 in CSS with:
background-color: #ECD179; or color: #ECD179; or as an RGB value: rgb(236, 209, 121). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 11%, 49%, 7%.