#E3C04E Hex Color
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#e3c04e is a warm, high-saturation gold that feels energetic and attention-grabbing. It serves best as a bold accent color rather than a background, where it can easily overwhelm small details. Pair this yellow with charcoal or deep navy blue to ground its intensity. Because black text maintains high contrast against the hex code #e3c04e, it works effectively for high-visibility UI elements and button calls to action.
Questions about #e3c04e
What is #e3c04e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3c04e is rgb(227, 192, 78), in HSL hsl(46, 73%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 66%, 11%.
What colors pair best with #e3c04e?
#e3c04e is a strong, warm accent that requires grounding colors to prevent it from looking chaotic. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal or deep navy blue to balance its intensity and provide the necessary contrast for readability.
Is #e3c04e suitable for large text blocks?
No, #e3c04e is generally too vibrant and visually demanding for long-form text or large background areas. Use it instead for high-visibility UI elements, such as call-to-action buttons or small, intentional accents that draw the user's eye.
Is #e3c04e readable on white or black?
#e3c04e has a 1.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.91:1 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.