#E0A700 Hex Color
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Bright as a marigold in full sun, #e0a700 is a saturated golden yellow with real punch. Its high saturation keeps it glowing and upbeat, so it earns its spot as a small accent or call-to-action button rather than a full background. Pair it with deep navy for a contrast that flatters both. Black text stays readable on it at about 9.7:1, well past WCAG AA. The hex code #e0a700 suits sale banners, budget tags, and construction signage.
Questions about #e0a700
What is #e0a700 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e0a700 is rgb(224, 167, 0), in HSL hsl(45, 100%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 100%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #e0a700?
Is #e0a700 readable on white or black?
#e0a700 has a 2.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.69:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.