#E1C077 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
The hex code #e1c077 produces a soft, warm yellow with muted golden undertones and a lightly sunlit finish. Its low saturation creates a mellow, welcoming mood suited to spring layouts, baby products, budget brands, and sale graphics. Use it as a supporting background with navy or charcoal. Black text remains highly legible on this color for readable interfaces.
Questions about #e1c077
What is #e1c077 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e1c077 is rgb(225, 192, 119), in HSL hsl(41, 64%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 47%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #e1c077?
Does #e1c077 look warm or cool?
#e1c077 reads as a warm, muted yellow because its golden undertones and low saturation create a softly sunlit appearance rather than a bright, lemon-like effect, giving layouts a gentle and approachable visual temperature.
Is #e1c077 readable on white or black?
#e1c077 has a 1.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.00:1 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.