#E3B447 Hex Color
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Goldenrod with real warmth, #e3b447 glows without shouting. Its medium lightness and muted saturation keep it mellow, so it works best as an accent or on buttons and sale badges where it needs to pop. Black text on this hex code hits about 10.9:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for body copy. Pair it with deep plum or charcoal for a rich, earthy palette.
Questions about #e3b447
What is #e3b447 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3b447 is rgb(227, 180, 71), in HSL hsl(42, 74%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 69%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e3b447?
#e3b447 pairs well with charcoal, deep plum, and forest green. Its warm, muted gold tone flatters dark, earthy shades far more than bright primaries, which tend to clash with its soft amber undertone.
Is #e3b447 readable on white or black?
#e3b447 has a 1.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.88:1 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.