High Honey
A warm golden yellow with energetic flair
High Honey is a warm, saturated yellow with subtle orange undertones. It brings cheerful energy that works best as a 10% accent rather than a dominant background. Because it offers high contrast with black text, it remains legible for small UI elements. The hex code for this shade is #e0b44d. Pair it with deep slate blues to effectively balance its golden intensity.
Questions about High Honey
What is the hex code for High Honey?
High Honey is #e0b44d. In RGB that is rgb(224, 180, 77), in HSL hsl(42, 70%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 66%, 12%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
Best ways to use #e0b44d in design?
Use #e0b44d as a strategic accent color covering about 10 percent of your interface to maintain energy without causing visual fatigue. It shines as an interactive element like buttons or notification badges, especially when set against dark backgrounds or dark text for readability.
Which colors balance the intensity of High Honey?
To soften its golden warmth, pair #e0b44d with slate blue or charcoal to create a sophisticated, high-contrast look. These deeper, cooler tones anchor the saturated yellow, allowing it to pop as an accent without overwhelming your overall layout or brand aesthetic.
Is High Honey readable on white or black?
High Honey has a 1.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.80:1 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.