HSL(51, 70%, 61%)
Yellow — Yellow color
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Color Information
Color Name
Yellow
Color Family
Yellow
Warm / Cool
🔴 Warm
Temperature
2700K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(51,70%,61%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(51, 70%, 61%) | color: hsl(51, 70%, 61%) | |
| HEX | #E1CC56 | color: #E1CC56 | |
| RGB | rgb(225, 204, 86) | color: rgb(225, 204, 86) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 9%, 62%, 12%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(51, 62%, 88%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(51 33% 12%) | color: hwb(51 33% 12%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.8406 0.1387 99.24) | color: oklch(0.8406 0.1387 99.24) | |
| Lab | lab(81.77 -6.46 59.83) | color: lab(81.77 -6.46 59.83) | |
| LCH | lch(81.77 60.18 96.16) | color: lch(81.77 60.18 96.16) |
Color Theory
Accessibility (WCAG)
White text on color
Black text on color
Colored text
Contrast Ratios
AA Normal (4.5:1)
AA Large (3:1)
AAA Normal (7:1)
Best text on this color: black
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia (Red-blind)
#D8D873 — rgb(216, 216, 115)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#D9DB79 — rgb(217, 219, 121)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#E0898E — rgb(224, 137, 142)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(51, 70%, 61%);
text
color: hsl(51, 70%, 61%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(51, 70%, 61%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(51, 70%, 81%), hsl(51, 70%, 61%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(51, 70%, 61%), hsl(51, 70%, 41%))
hex
background-color: #E1CC56;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(51,70%,61%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(51, 70%, 61%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(51, 70%, 61%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Yellow
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(51, 70%, 61%)?
HEX: #E1CC56 | RGB: rgb(225, 204, 86) | CMYK: 0%, 9%, 62%, 12% | HSV: 51°, 62%, 88%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #E1CC56?
The complementary color is HSL(231, 70%, 61%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 51°, 171°, and 291°. For analogous combinations, try hues 21° and 81°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(51, 70%, 61%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(51, 70%, 61%); — As HEX: color: #E1CC56; — As RGB: color: rgb(225, 204, 86); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(51,70%,61%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(51, 70%, 61%);