#E2C044 Hex Color
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Sale banners and construction signs often reach for this warm, mellow yellow. #e2c044 has enough saturation to glow without going harsh, and black text hits about 11.9:1 contrast on it, so it clears AA for body copy. The hex code #e2c044 works best as an accent, where it adds energy to buttons, badges, and price tags.
Questions about #e2c044
What is #e2c044 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e2c044 is rgb(226, 192, 68), in HSL hsl(47, 73%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 70%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e2c044?
Deep teal, charcoal, and dark brown all make #e2c044 look richer than pairing it with plain white. Try it as the accent in a 10% role against navy or dark gray surfaces.
Is #e2c044 readable on white or black?
#e2c044 has a 1.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.85:1 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.