#E2CA65 Hex Color
Mellow gold with a sunny lift
With its warm golden undertones and softened saturation, #e2ca65 feels fresh, mellow, and gently optimistic. The hex code #e2ca65 suits spring branding, baby products, sale graphics, and budget-focused designs. Use it as a supporting tone or background with black text, which remains highly readable, while deep navy or brown adds structure and contrast.
Questions about #e2ca65
What is #e2ca65 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e2ca65 is rgb(226, 202, 101), in HSL hsl(48, 68%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 55%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e2ca65?
#e2ca65 pairs well with deep navy, earthy brown, charcoal, and muted green because its warm golden base benefits from cooler or grounded contrast, while black text and white backgrounds keep layouts readable and light.
Is #e2ca65 readable on white or black?
#e2ca65 has a 1.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.86:1 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.