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Earth Yellow
Earth Yellow
#FFE0B2Click to copy
Earth Yellow Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(255, 224, 178)Copy
HSLhsl(36, 100%, 85%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(36, 30%, 100%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 12%, 30%, 0%)Copy
Earth Yellow Color Schemes
Complementary
#FFE0B2
Click to copy#B2D1FF
Click to copyAnalogous
#FFBAB2
Click to copy#F8FFB2
Click to copySplit Complementary
#B2F8FF
Click to copy#B9B2FF
Click to copyMonochromatic
#FFE0B2
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#FFB74C
Click to copy#E58900
Click to copy#7F4C00
Click to copyEarth Yellow WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
1.27 : 1
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Black background #000000
16.56 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.16 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
9.96 : 1
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Earth Yellow Shade Variants
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Earth Yellow Color Introduction
Definition
Earth Yellow (HEX #FFE0B2) has the RGB value rgb(255, 224, 178), the HSL value hsl(36°, 100%, 85%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 12%, 30%, 0%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Earth Yellow is #B2D1FF, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #FFBAB2 and #F8FFB2 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#B2F8FF, #B9B2FF) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Earth Yellow uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Earth Yellow has a contrast ratio of 1.27:1 against white and 16.56:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Orange blends the passion of red with the brightness of yellow, evoking sunsets, fruit and campfires. Warm yet energetic, it is widely used in food, e-commerce and sports brands. Specifically, Earth Yellow has a lightness of 85% and a saturation of 100%, bright and airy, ideal as a light background or accent color that creates a soft, comfortable atmosphere; moreover, its saturation is extremely high and its visual tension is strong, so it works best used sparingly as a focal accent. In a word: The yellow of the earth, plain and substantial, commonly used in folk ceramics, clay sculptures, and the rammed-earth walls of ancient architecture, for a natural feel.
Color Psychology
Orange can evoke pleasure, friendliness and appetite, with a marked approachable quality; psychologically it symbolizes vitality, optimism and creativity. For this reason Earth Yellow tends to leave a first impression of being warm and friendly in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Orange suits food packaging, e-commerce campaigns, children’s products and any scene that needs to convey warmth and energy. In real projects, Earth Yellow is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Orange”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Earth Yellow Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.
