#9E8215 Color Information

Hex color code: #9E8215

The hex color #9E8215 is a striking yellow with RGB values of (158, 130, 21) and HSL of (48°, 77%, 35%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameDark Goldenrod

HEX

#9E8215

RGB

158, 130, 21

HSL

48°, 77%, 35%

CMYK

0%, 18%, 87%, 38%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #9E8215;
background-color: #9E8215;
border-color: #9E8215;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #9E8215;
border: 2px solid #9E8215;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#9E8215]
text-[#9E8215]
border-[#9E8215]
shadow-[0_0_10px_9E8215]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #9E8215, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #9E8215; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #9E8215; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #9E8215; background-color: #9E821515; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #9E821520; border-left: 4px solid #9E8215; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #9E8215; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #9E8215 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

158, 130, 21

Red: 158 / Green: 130 / Blue: 21

HSL

48°, 77%, 35%

Hue: 48° / Saturation: 77% / Lightness: 35%

CMYK

0%, 18%, 87%, 38%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 18% / Yellow: 87% / Key: 38%

What color is #9E8215?

#9E8215 is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

15309E

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #9E8215 to RGB:

rgb(158, 130, 21)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #9E8215 to HSL:

hsl(48, 77%, 35%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #9E8215 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 18%, 87%, 38%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A vivid yellow tone, #9E8215 has RGB (158, 130, 21) and HSL (48°, 77%, 35%). Known for evoking optimism and creativity, this orange-yellow hue is popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #9E8215 is #15309E, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #9E3E15.

Use #9E8215 in CSS: color: #9E8215 or background-color: #9E8215. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #9E8215

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 5.66:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9E8215?

#9E8215 is a vivid yellow color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #9E8215?

#9E8215 in RGB is (158, 130, 21) - 158 red, 130 green, and 21 blue.

How to use #9E8215 in CSS?

Use #9E8215 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #9E8215?

#15309E (complementary), #9E3E15 (analogous), and #5A4B0C (lighter shade) work well with #9E8215.