#E0B242 Hex Color
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Bright but grounded, #e0b242 is a golden yellow with an amber warmth and just enough saturation to glow without shouting. Black text sits comfortably on top of it at about 10.6:1 contrast, so it handles small body copy and fine labels with ease. Its energetic, sale-ready character suits budget promotions, packaging, and construction signage. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy instead of white to keep its sparkle intact.
Questions about #e0b242
What is #e0b242 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e0b242 is rgb(224, 178, 66), in HSL hsl(43, 72%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 71%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #e0b242?
#e0b242 looks richest next to charcoal, deep navy, or burgundy, which anchor its warmth without dulling it. White works too, but the contrast feels flatter and the yellow can wash out.
Is #e0b242 readable on white or black?
#e0b242 has a 1.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.61:1 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.