#E3BC02 Hex Color
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Loud, glowing mustard yellow. #e3bc02 is fully saturated with a brownish undertone, so it reads warm and bold instead of soft. Black text hits about 11.5:1 contrast on this hex code, well past AA, which makes it a solid choice for sale badges and signage. Pair it with deep navy for balance, and treat it as an accent rather than a full background.
Questions about #e3bc02
What is #e3bc02 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3bc02 is rgb(227, 188, 2), in HSL hsl(50, 98%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 99%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e3bc02?
Is #e3bc02 readable on white or black?
#e3bc02 has a 1.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.46:1 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.