#E3B018 Hex Color
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This golden yellow is highly saturated and demands attention. Because it is warm and bright, the hex code #e3b018 works best as a sharp accent rather than a background color. It provides excellent readability for black text, making it a reliable choice for buttons or notification badges. Pair it with deep charcoal or navy blue to keep your design from feeling overly cluttered.
Questions about #e3b018
What is #e3b018 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3b018 is rgb(227, 176, 24), in HSL hsl(45, 81%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 89%, 11%.
Where should I use #e3b018 in my UI design?
#e3b018 serves best as a purposeful accent color for interactive elements like buttons, call-to-action links, or warning badges. Avoid using it as a primary background color, as its high saturation can overwhelm the eye and make large blocks of text difficult to read.
What colors pair well with the #e3b018 golden yellow?
Is #e3b018 readable on white or black?
#e3b018 has a 2.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.48:1 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.