#E1E820 Hex Color
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#e1e820 is a neon yellow with high saturation and a slight lime undertone. It demands immediate attention, making it ideal for small accents like call-to-action buttons or sale banners. Because of its intensity, it overwhelms large backgrounds. Pair this hex code with dark charcoal grays rather than pure black to soften the contrast while maintaining readability.
Questions about #e1e820
What is #e1e820 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e1e820 is rgb(225, 232, 32), in HSL hsl(62, 81%, 52%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 86%, 9%.
Is #e1e820 suitable for large background areas?
No, #e1e820 is typically too intense for large backgrounds and can cause significant eye strain. It functions most effectively as a small, deliberate highlight, such as a status indicator, a progress bar, or a singular, clickable button on a dark interface.
Is #e1e820 readable on white or black?
#e1e820 has a 1.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.76:1 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.