#E3C047 Hex Color
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A golden, mustard-leaning yellow, #e3c047 commands attention with high saturation and a warm glow. This hex code pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal or navy, creating sharp, legible contrast. Use it as a functional accent for buttons or call-to-action elements where you need to signal opportunity. It reads best in smaller doses, as it can overwhelm large backgrounds.
Questions about #e3c047
What is #e3c047 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3c047 is rgb(227, 192, 71), in HSL hsl(47, 74%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 69%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e3c047?
Is #e3c047 suitable for large backgrounds?
Using #e3c047 as a large background often overwhelms the eyes due to its high saturation. It performs much better as an intentional accent, drawing user attention to specific features or navigational components without competing with your main content areas.
Is #e3c047 readable on white or black?
#e3c047 has a 1.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.89:1 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.