#E0C331 Hex Color
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Not a soft pastel or a lemon tint. #e0c331 is a bright, saturated yellow with a warm, golden glow that reads energetic without going harsh. Black text on it hits about 12:1 contrast, so it clears AA for body text. Use it as an accent on signs, sale graphics, or packaging, where its sparkle carries a small area far better than a full background.
Questions about #e0c331
What is #e0c331 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e0c331 is rgb(224, 195, 49), in HSL hsl(50, 74%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 78%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #e0c331?
#e0c331 flatters deep, cool neighbors like charcoal and dark navy, which sharpen its golden warmth. Pair it as a 10% accent in those palettes, since at larger coverage it can wash out beside white or overwhelm softer tones.
Is #e0c331 readable on white or black?
#e0c331 has a 1.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.01:1 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.