#E2C35D Hex Color
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#e2c35d is a sunny, golden yellow with a warm glow. This hex code serves well as a cheerful background, especially in spring-themed designs. Black text maintains excellent legibility at a 12.2:1 contrast ratio. Use it sparingly as an accent to avoid overwhelming the viewer, or pair it with deeper orange tones to build a complex, harmonic palette for your design work.
Questions about #e2c35d
What is #e2c35d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e2c35d is rgb(226, 195, 93), in HSL hsl(46, 70%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 59%, 11%.
How can I effectively use #e2c35d in a design without it feeling overwhelming?
Is #e2c35d readable on white or black?
#e2c35d has a 1.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.19:1 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.