#E0B70D Hex Color
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This intense, saturated goldenrod commands attention instantly. Because it vibrates with high energy, #e0b70d works best as a punchy accent rather than a full page background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal or navy blue to ground its intensity. The hex code #e0b70d offers high accessibility for text, ensuring black type remains crisp and legible for critical UI elements.
Questions about #e0b70d
What is #e0b70d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e0b70d is rgb(224, 183, 13), in HSL hsl(48, 89%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 94%, 12%.
How can I effectively use #e0b70d in a design layout?
#e0b70d functions best as a punchy accent color rather than a primary background because of its high-energy saturation. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy to ground its intensity and prevent it from overwhelming your composition.
Is #e0b70d readable on white or black?
#e0b70d has a 1.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.94:1 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.