#E2CA0D Hex Color
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Close to sunflower petals in full sun, this bright yellow glows with a warm golden edge. Its high saturation gives it jazzy, neon energy, so #e2ca0d works best as an accent or in sale graphics rather than full backgrounds. Charcoal tones flatter it, and black text stays readable on the hex code #e2ca0d at about 12.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #e2ca0d
What is #e2ca0d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e2ca0d is rgb(226, 202, 13), in HSL hsl(53, 89%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 94%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e2ca0d?
Dark, low-saturation shades give this yellow room to glow: try charcoal for bold contrast or deep navy for a warmer, retro feel. Avoid pale neighbors like cream, which wash it out.
Is #e2ca0d readable on white or black?
#e2ca0d has a 1.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.68:1 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.