#E2C071 Hex Color
Approachable golden yellow with warm undertones
This muted, golden yellow has a soft warmth that feels approachable and light. Because it maintains high contrast against black, the hex code #e2c071 is an excellent choice for readable UI elements and body text. Use this color as a background for friendly, positive branding, or pair it with deep charcoal grays to ground the otherwise airy palette.
Questions about #e2c071
What is #e2c071 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e2c071 is rgb(226, 192, 113), in HSL hsl(42, 66%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 50%, 11%.
Is #e2c071 suitable for interface text?
Using #e2c071 for large, bold headings or UI elements creates a cheerful, positive mood, but it generally lacks enough contrast to serve as primary body text against white backgrounds. Ensure any overlaid text uses a dark, high-contrast shade for accessibility.
Is #e2c071 readable on white or black?
#e2c071 has a 1.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.01:1 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.