#E0BB00 Hex Color
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Sale banners and construction signage often reach for this bright yellow. #e0bb00 is a saturated golden yellow with real warmth, and it reads most clearly behind black text at about 11.3:1 contrast. Use it as an accent or in large type; as a full background it can tire the eye. It flatters deep navy better than beige or white do.
Questions about #e0bb00
What is #e0bb00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e0bb00 is rgb(224, 187, 0), in HSL hsl(50, 100%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 100%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #e0bb00?
Is #e0bb00 readable on white or black?
#e0bb00 has a 1.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.27:1 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.