RAL 1014 Ivory

#E1CC4F

RAL color

RAL 1014 Ivory (#E1CC4F) is a vivid, warm golden-yellow in the RAL Classic system — surprisingly saturated compared to what "ivory" typically implies. RAL's Ivory is brighter and more distinctly yellow-gold than the soft cream of natural ivory, reflecting how RAL's standards balance visual precision with industrial naming conventions.

Color Values

HEX

#E1CC4F

RGB

225, 204, 79

HSL

51.4, 70.9%, 59.6%

HSV

51.4, 64.9%, 88.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 9.3%, 64.9%, 11.8%

OKLCH

0.84 0.1441 99.7

Properties

Color Psychology

Pure yellow is the most luminous color in the spectrum, instantly associated with sunshine, optimism, and alertness. It stimulates the nervous system and enhances concentration, which is why it appears on school buses and warning signs. Yellow demands attention faster than any other color.

Design Usage

Medium yellow is powerful for attention badges, star ratings, and highlight accents in otherwise neutral interfaces. It is one of the hardest colors to use as a primary brand color because of contrast limitations against white. Dark text on yellow achieves strong readability, making it effective for caution banners.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #E1CC4F;
color: #E1CC4F;
border-color: #E1CC4F;
Nearest Tailwind: Amber 300 #FCD34D

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.62:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

12.95:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #E1CC4F?

RGB(225, 204, 79) · HSL(51.4, 70.9%, 59.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 9.3%, 64.9%, 11.8%)

Does #E1CC4F meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.62:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #E1CC4F?

Use 000000 text on a #E1CC4F background; contrast on black is 12.95:1.