#E1C605 Hex Color
An intense and high-energy saturated yellow
This high-energy yellow is intense and sharp, lacking any subtle or muted qualities. Because it is so saturated, #e1c605 functions best as a 10% accent color for call-to-action buttons rather than a large background. It pairs well with dark charcoals to create instant visual urgency. With excellent contrast against black, the hex code #e1c605 works for small, readable body text if used sparingly.
Questions about #e1c605
What is #e1c605 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e1c605 is rgb(225, 198, 5), in HSL hsl(53, 96%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 98%, 12%.
How should I use #e1c605 effectively in a design layout?
#e1c605 is an incredibly saturated, high-energy hue that overwhelms layouts if used in large areas. Use it sparingly as a 10% accent color for call-to-action buttons, high-priority notifications, or iconography to draw immediate user attention.
Is #e1c605 readable on white or black?
#e1c605 has a 1.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.28:1 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.