#E1D964 Hex Color
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#e1d964 is a sparkling, high-chroma yellow with slight greenish undertones. It projects warmth and spontaneity, making it an effective choice for sale banners or urgent call-to-action buttons. Because it provides excellent contrast against black text, this hex code works well for readable UI elements. Use it as an accent rather than a full background to keep your design from feeling overwhelming.
Questions about #e1d964
What is #e1d964 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e1d964 is rgb(225, 217, 100), in HSL hsl(56, 68%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 56%, 12%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
Where should I use #e1d964 in my UI design?
Use #e1d964 sparingly as an accent color for urgent call-to-action buttons or highlights. Because it is so bright and energetic, it works best when paired with neutral, deep backgrounds like charcoal or matte black to maintain excellent readability.
Is #e1d964 readable on white or black?
#e1d964 has a 1.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.31:1 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.