Arylide Yellow
HEX: #E9D66B | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#E9D66B
233, 214, 107
51°, 74% ,66%
0, 8, 54, 9
About Arylide Yellow
Arylide Yellow (#E9D66B) is a color with RGB(233, 214, 107) and HSL(51°, 74.1%, 66.7%). It is commonly associated with Energetic, Playful moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #6B7EE9, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #6BE9D6 and #D66BE9. The name comes from Arylide Yellow (English (chemical nomenclature)).
- HEX: #E9D66B
- RGB: 233, 214, 107
- HSL: 51°, 74.1%, 66.7%
- Mood: Energetic, Playful
- Style: Vivid, Warm
- Use case: Text, Button, Accent
- Complementary color: #6B7EE9
- Triadic colors: #6BE9D6, #D66BE9
- The name comes from Arylide Yellow (English (chemical nomenclature)).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Color Harmonies
Complementary
The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
Triadic
Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.
Split-Complementary
Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.
Tetradic (Square)
Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.
Monochromatic
Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.
Shades & Tints
A seamless scale of #E9D66B from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
Arylide Yellows are a significant class of organic pigments, first synthesized in the early 20th century. They are azo pigments, characterized by the presence of an azo group (-N=N-) linking two aromatic (aryl) groups. Their development provided artists and industries with a range of bright, clean yellow colors that were more stable and less toxic than some earlier inorganic yellow pigments (like cadmium yellows, though cadmium yellows still have their place). They quickly found widespread use in paints, plastics, inks, and textiles due to their good lightfastness and tinting strength. The specific shade #e9d66b is a light, somewhat muted yellow, typical of some of the paler arylide yellows.
First Recorded Use
Circa 1910s-1920s (for the class of pigments)
Cultural Associations
While not having a specific cultural significance tied to the name 'Arylide Yellow' itself, the color yellow, which these pigments produce, has a rich cultural history. Yellow often symbolizes happiness, optimism, enlightenment, and creativity in Western cultures. In some Asian cultures, it can represent royalty or sacredness. The availability of stable, bright yellow pigments like Arylide Yellows has allowed artists and designers to consistently incorporate these symbolic meanings into their work across various media.
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Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #E9D66B;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #E9D66B;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #E9D66B;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#E9D66B,
#6B7EE9
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#E9D66B,
#6B7EE9
);
}// SCSS variable
$arylide-yellow: #E9D66B;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$arylide-yellow-r: 233;
$arylide-yellow-g: 214;
$arylide-yellow-b: 107;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $arylide-yellow;
color: rgba($arylide-yellow-r, $arylide-yellow-g, $arylide-yellow-b, 0.8);
}