#E0BA4A Hex Color
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Sale banners and clearance tags often reach for this glowing yellow. #e0ba4a is a mellow, golden yellow with warm honeyed undertones, lively enough to spark enthusiasm without the sharpness of pure yellow. It shines as an accent or supporting tone against deep navy, since large blocks of it can feel loud. The hex code #e0ba4a also passes contrast checks with black text at roughly 11.3:1.
Questions about #e0ba4a
What is #e0ba4a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e0ba4a is rgb(224, 186, 74), in HSL hsl(45, 71%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 67%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #e0ba4a?
Deep navy and charcoal make #e0ba4a look richer than pale neutrals do, since the dark tones let its golden warmth glow. Terracotta and olive also work for earthier palettes.
Is #e0ba4a a good background color for text?
Yes for black text. #e0ba4a hits about 11.3:1 contrast against black, well past the 4.5:1 that WCAG AA requires for body copy. White text on it fails, so keep type dark.
What feeling does #e0ba4a convey?
It reads warm and upbeat, carrying meanings like enthusiasm, opportunity, and positivity. That energy is why it shows up in sale promotions, budget pricing, and construction signage.
Is #e0ba4a readable on white or black?
#e0ba4a has a 1.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.29:1 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.