#E0CB86 Hex Color
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This mellow, unsaturated yellow brings a gentle warmth to designs without overwhelming the eye. It works well as a background color, especially when paired with deep charcoal text for high readability. Because of its quiet chroma, #e0cb86 serves as a stable base for playful, spring-inspired branding. Avoid using it alongside stark white, as the contrast can make the yellow appear washed out or muddy.
Questions about #e0cb86
What is #e0cb86 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e0cb86 is rgb(224, 203, 134), in HSL hsl(46, 59%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 40%, 12%.
Is #e0cb86 readable on white or black?
#e0cb86 has a 1.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.05:1 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.