#E2D173 Hex Color
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Somewhere between straw and faded mustard, this mellow yellow carries a soft gray undertone that keeps it from shouting. #e2d173 works best as a warm background with dark text, since black reads at about 13.6:1 contrast. Pair it with navy or charcoal for a calmer take on yellow branding.
Questions about #e2d173
What is #e2d173 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e2d173 is rgb(226, 209, 115), in HSL hsl(51, 66%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 49%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e2d173?
Navy and charcoal bring out the warmth in #e2d173 without competing for attention. For a fresher spring palette, use deep teal or olive as supporting tones and let this yellow stay dominant.
Is #e2d173 readable on white or black?
#e2d173 has a 1.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.60:1 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.