Munsell Yellow color: hex code #EFCC00
Munsell Yellow has the hex code #EFCC00. It is a vivid yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 93.7% red, 80% green and 0% blue (239, 204, 0).
Its hue angle is 51°, with 100% saturation and 47% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 15% magenta, 100% yellow and 6% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.31:1).
Munsell Yellow (#EFCC00) color codes
| HEX | #EFCC00 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(239, 204, 0) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(93.7%, 80%, 0%) | |
| HSL | hsl(51, 100%, 47%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(51, 100%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 15%, 100%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.67, -3.17, 83.43) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.67, 83.49, 92.18) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(57.193, 61.54, 8.866) | |
| Decimal | 15715328 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Munsell Yellow, 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 #EFCC00 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.31:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.58:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EFCC00 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.58:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.31:1 | 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 #EFCC00 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e3c700Protanopia
no red cones#ecd222Deuteranopia
no green cones#ffbbaeTritanopia
no blue cones#cececeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #efcc00; }
.text { color: #efcc00; }
.border { border: 2px solid #efcc00; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(239 204 0 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #efcc00, #9bef00); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Gold.
See #EFCC00 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #EFCC00?
- #EFCC00 is a vivid yellow known as Munsell Yellow. It belongs to the yellow family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Munsell Yellow?
- The RGB value is 239, 204, 0: 239 red, 204 green and 0 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Munsell Yellow?
- The complementary color is #0023EF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EFCC00?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.31:1 and white text 1.58:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.