#E0C100 Hex Color
An electric and intensely saturated sunny yellow
This intense, sunny yellow demands attention. It feels spontaneous and high-energy. Because of its high saturation, #e0c100 is risky as a large background but works well as a high-visibility accent. Pair it with deep charcoal or matte black for the best readability, as this combination offers a strong 11.8:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this bold shade is #e0c100.
Questions about #e0c100
What is #e0c100 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e0c100 is rgb(224, 193, 0), in HSL hsl(52, 100%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 100%, 12%.
Where is the best place to use #e0c100 in a design?
Use #e0c100 as a high-visibility accent color rather than a large background. Its intense saturation makes it ideal for call-to-action buttons, warning icons, or interactive elements that need to grab immediate user attention.
Is #e0c100 readable on white or black?
#e0c100 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.