#E0C046 Hex Color
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Mustard jars and polished brass come close to this yellow. The hex code #e0c046 is mellow and glowing, with a warm golden undertone that stays soft rather than neon. Black text reads clearly on it at 11.8:1 contrast, so it holds up behind small labels in sale banners or budget packaging. It pairs better with deep teal than navy.
Questions about #e0c046
What is #e0c046 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e0c046 is rgb(224, 192, 70), in HSL hsl(48, 71%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 69%, 12%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e0c046?
Deep teal gives #e0c046 a richer contrast than navy, and charcoal grounds it without dulling the warmth. Avoid pale neutrals, which wash out its glow, and use black for any text or fine detail on top.
Is #e0c046 readable on white or black?
#e0c046 has a 1.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.79:1 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.