#E3B44E Hex Color
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This golden yellow has a saturated, warm presence that leans toward orange. Because of its intensity, #e3b44e works best as an accent color for calls to action or alert banners rather than a full background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal grays to ensure high legibility. The hex code for this glowing, energetic tone is #e3b44e.
Questions about #e3b44e
What is #e3b44e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3b44e is rgb(227, 180, 78), in HSL hsl(41, 73%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 66%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e3b44e in design projects?
Is #e3b44e suitable for use as a background color?
Using #e3b44e as a full-page background often overwhelms the eye and hinders text readability. It is much more effective as a functional accent for call-to-action buttons, alert banners, or small graphic elements that need to capture immediate user attention.
Is #e3b44e readable on white or black?
#e3b44e has a 1.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.90:1 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.