King's Yellow
#E9C46A  ·  hsl(42.52, 74.27%, 66.47%)
Tints & Shades
#4A380B
#765911
#A27A18
#CF9B1F
#E2B23E
#E9C46A
#ECCD80
#F0D697
#F3DFAD
#F6E7C3
#FAF0DA
Color Values
Hex #E9C46A
RGB 233, 196, 106
HSL hsl(42.52, 74.27%, 66.47%)
CMYK 0%, 16%, 55%, 9%
CSS Variable
--color-king-s-yellow: #E9C46A;
Contrast Checker
On White
Zarighar
Bridal & formal wear
1.67:1 ratio
AA Normal ❌ AA Large ❌ AAA ❌
On Black
Zarighar
Bridal & formal wear
12.57:1 ratio
AA Normal ✅ AA Large ✅ AAA ✅
About this color

King's Yellow — King's Yellow is a traditional name for orpiment (arsenic trisulfide), a brilliant yellow pigment used from antiquity until the 19th century. It belongs to the Yellow family: a light, vivid tone with hex code #E9C46A and RGB values of 233, 196, 106. Its dominant channel values give it a warm undertone. King's Yellow is documented in art-historical and conservation literature. It pairs well with related earths, yellows, or complementary modern pigments. Nearest neighbors: related historical pigments in the same family.

✨ Zarighar Bridal & Textile Studio Exclusive Feature

Preview how King's Yellow looks across luxury bridal fabrics, metallic embellishments, and South Asian wedding venue lighting — combined in one view.

Pure Katan / Banarsi Silk  +  ☀️ Daylight
✨ Multi-Piece Styling

Pair King's Yellow as the primary bridal piece with culturally harmonized Dupatta, Groom Sherwani, and Turban accents:

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Tactile Fabric Physics & Complexion Harmony

Simulate how King's Yellow reflects and moves on pure South Asian luxury silks, sweep the spotlight angle, and evaluate resonance against skin undertones.

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High-luster directional sheen with fluid drape and luminous specular highlights.
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Complexion Resonance

Test how King's Yellow harmonizes with South Asian skin undertones under venue lighting.

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Imperial Royal Contrast
Skin Complexion
Draped Fabric

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Bring King's Yellow to Life in Haute Couture

Enamored by this exact hue? Our master dyers and artisans at Zarighar can formulate custom-dyed pure silks, raw fabrics, velvets, and hand-embroidery in King's Yellow (#E9C46A) for your bridal trousseau or bespoke occasion wear.

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Daylight cleansing ritual, fragrant marigolds, turmeric golds, and warm gota patti.

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