#E0C304 Hex Color

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#e0c304 is a warm, saturated yellow with a rich golden undertone. Its bright finish suggests enthusiasm, opportunity, and spontaneous energy, making it effective for sale graphics, budget branding, and construction signage. Use it as a small accent against charcoal or deep navy. Black text achieves strong contrast on this color. The hex code is #e0c304.

Questions about #e0c304

What is #e0c304 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e0c304 is rgb(224, 195, 4), in HSL hsl(52, 96%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 98%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #e0c304?
#e0c304 pairs well with charcoal and navy, which ground its saturated golden warmth without competing for attention and create a strong backdrop for signs, sale graphics, and focused brand accents. Muted neutrals soften it for a more restrained look.
Does #e0c304 read as warm or cool?
#e0c304 reads as a warm yellow because its high-saturation hue carries a strong golden undertone, giving it an upbeat, attention-seeking character that works best when balanced by darker, cooler surroundings.
Is #e0c304 readable on white or black?
#e0c304 has a 1.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.97:1 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.