Celery Sceptre color: hex code #E1DF9A
Celery Sceptre has the hex code #E1DF9A. It is a light, moderate yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 88.2% red, 87.5% green and 60.4% blue (225, 223, 154).
Its hue angle is 58°, with 54% saturation and 74% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 1% magenta, 32% yellow and 12% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.22:1).
Celery Sceptre (#E1DF9A) color codes
| HEX | #E1DF9A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(225, 223, 154) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(88.2%, 87.5%, 60.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(58, 54%, 74%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(58, 32%, 88%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 1%, 32%, 12%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87.54, -9.72, 34.14) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87.54, 35.5, 105.9) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(63.272, 71.117, 40.959) | |
| Decimal | 14802842 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Celery Sceptre, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #E1DF9A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.22:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.38:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E1DF9A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.38:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.22:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #E1DF9A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#eada95Protanopia
no red cones#ecdd9dDeuteranopia
no green cones#ebd6cdTritanopia
no blue cones#dbdbdbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e1df9a; }
.text { color: #e1df9a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e1df9a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(225 223 154 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e1df9a, #bfe19a); }Similar colors
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See #E1DF9A on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #E1DF9A?
- #E1DF9A is a light, moderate yellow known as Celery Sceptre. It belongs to the yellow family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Celery Sceptre?
- The RGB value is 225, 223, 154: 225 red, 223 green and 154 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Celery Sceptre?
- The complementary color is #9A9CE1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E1DF9A?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.22:1 and white text 1.38:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.