#E1CE06 Hex Color
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#e1ce06 is a bold, saturated yellow with a warm golden edge. It carries instant energy, which suits sale banners, budget pricing, and construction signage. Use it as an accent or the small 10% layer in a palette; at full-page scale it can overwhelm. Pair it with deep navy or charcoal to keep it looking rich. Black text on top passes easily, hitting about 13:1 contrast.
Questions about #e1ce06
What is #e1ce06 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e1ce06 is rgb(225, 206, 6), in HSL hsl(55, 95%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 97%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #e1ce06?
Deep navy and charcoal make #e1ce06 look richer, since dark neighbors keep its high saturation from taking over a layout. Earthy olive works too if you want a warmer, more grounded palette.
Is #e1ce06 readable on white or black?
#e1ce06 has a 1.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.03:1 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.