Information about #E2C103 color

#E2C103 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #E2C103 belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring Full Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(226, 193, 3) (88.6% red, 75.7% green, 1.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 13 / 87 / 11 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#E2C103 presents itself as a intensely saturated sunny yellow — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Rustic Yellow (#E2C400). Nearby in the Register you will also find Vivid Gold (#E7CA00) and Hive (#EFBD00).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(226, 193, 3)), which gives #E2C103 its character. If you plan to put text on a #E2C103 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 11.9:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 1.8:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #E2C103 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#E2C103 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#E2C103 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #E2C103

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Vivid Gold color link
Vivid Gold

#E7CA00

Hive color link
Hive

#EFBD00

Tweet color link
Tweet

#D4BC00

Citrine color link
Citrine

#E4D00A

Switched On color link
Switched On

#EDCE00

Gold Tips color link
Gold Tips

#DEBA13

Ugly Yellow color link
Ugly Yellow

#D0C101

Golden Amber color link
Golden Amber

#E8BE14

Golden color link
Golden

#F5BF03

Royal Gold color link
Royal Gold

#F5BD02

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#E2C103
  • RGB226, 193, 3
  • CMYK0, 13, 87, 11
  • CSSrgb(226, 193, 3)
  • HSL51°, 97%, 45%
  • HSL Precise51.121°, 97.38%, 44.902%
  • HSV51°, 99%, 89%
  • HSB51°, 99%, 89%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.886
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.757
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.012
  • GLSLvec3(0.886, 0.757, 0.012)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.886, 0.757, 0.012, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.886, 0.757, 0.012)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB88.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB75.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB1.2%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDE2C103
  • DECIMAL ID14860547
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01