#E0C85C Hex Color
Radiant golden yellow with warm undertones
This glowing yellow strikes a balance between sparkle and muted warmth. Because it has a moderate chroma, it avoids looking neon while retaining plenty of energy. #e0c85c works best as a small accent to grab attention, rather than a full background. Pair this hex code with dark slate or charcoal grays to ensure high contrast for your body text and UI elements.
Questions about #e0c85c
What is #e0c85c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e0c85c is rgb(224, 200, 92), in HSL hsl(49, 68%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 59%, 12%.
How can I balance the brightness of #e0c85c in a UI design?
Because #e0c85c is quite vibrant, use it sparingly as an accent for call-to-action buttons or highlights rather than as a primary background. Pairing this yellow with charcoal or deep navy provides the contrast needed to keep text readable.
Is #e0c85c readable on white or black?
#e0c85c has a 1.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.58:1 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.