Under the Sun color: hex code #EFD100
Under the Sun has the hex code #EFD100. It is a vivid yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 93.7% red, 82% green and 0% blue (239, 209, 0).
Its hue angle is 52°, with 100% saturation and 47% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 13% magenta, 100% yellow and 6% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.79:1).
Under the Sun (#EFD100) color codes
| HEX | #EFD100 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(239, 209, 0) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(93.7%, 82%, 0%) | |
| HSL | hsl(52, 100%, 47%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(52, 100%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 13%, 100%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(83.94, -5.71, 84.34) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(83.94, 84.53, 93.88) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(58.4, 63.955, 9.268) | |
| Decimal | 15716608 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Under the Sun, 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 #EFD100 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.79:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.52:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EFD100 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.52:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.79:1 | 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 #EFD100 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e7cb00Protanopia
no red cones#efd623Deuteranopia
no green cones#ffc0b2Tritanopia
no blue cones#d1d1d1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #efd100; }
.text { color: #efd100; }
.border { border: 2px solid #efd100; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(239 209 0 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #efd100, #95ef00); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Gold.
See #EFD100 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #EFD100?
- #EFD100 is a vivid yellow known as Under the Sun. It belongs to the yellow family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Under the Sun?
- The RGB value is 239, 209, 0: 239 red, 209 green and 0 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Under the Sun?
- The complementary color is #001EEF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EFD100?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.79:1 and white text 1.52:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.