Dijon Mustard color: hex code #E2CA73
Dijon Mustard has the hex code #E2CA73. It is a light, moderate yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 88.6% red, 79.2% green and 45.1% blue (226, 202, 115).
Its hue angle is 47°, with 66% saturation and 67% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 11% magenta, 49% yellow and 11% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.93:1).
Dijon Mustard (#E2CA73) color codes
| HEX | #E2CA73 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(226, 202, 115) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(88.6%, 79.2%, 45.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(47, 66%, 67%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(47, 49%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 11%, 49%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(81.65, -2.78, 46.21) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(81.65, 46.3, 93.44) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(55.581, 59.65, 24.802) | |
| Decimal | 14862963 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Dijon Mustard, 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 #E2CA73 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.93:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.62:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E2CA73 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.62:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.93:1 | 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 #E2CA73 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dac76cProtanopia
no red cones#e0ce76Deuteranopia
no green cones#f1beb5Tritanopia
no blue cones#cbcbcbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e2ca73; }
.text { color: #e2ca73; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e2ca73; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(226 202 115 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e2ca73, #c3e273); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Mustard.
See #E2CA73 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #E2CA73?
- #E2CA73 is a light, moderate yellow known as Dijon Mustard. It belongs to the yellow family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Dijon Mustard?
- The RGB value is 226, 202, 115: 226 red, 202 green and 115 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Dijon Mustard?
- The complementary color is #738BE2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E2CA73?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.93:1 and white text 1.62:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.