#E3C2A3 Hex Color
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Buttercup Yellow functions as a light, dusty neutral with a distinct warm undertone. Since it lacks saturation, designers prefer it as a calm, airy background that allows brighter elements to stand out. This shade offers excellent contrast with black text, ensuring high readability for body copy. The hex code for Buttercup Yellow is #e3c2a3. Use it in minimalist palettes where pure white feels too sterile.
About Buttercup Yellow
Dusty sand warmed by a low afternoon sun
What does buttercup yellow mean?
Light tans like this one often suggest comfort, earthiness, and simple, unpolished materials. Its high lightness and very low saturation make it feel soft, mellow, and easy to sit with.
Where you see buttercup yellow
- unbleached linen
- oat milk
- wet sand
- latte foam
- straw
- brown paper
What it works for
This shade works well as a background, a base for earthy palettes, or a warm neutral in interiors.
What colors go with buttercup yellow?
Sage #9caf88The muted green cools this warm tan without fighting its softness.Terracotta #e2725bBoth share warm orange undertones, so the darker clay adds depth gently.Deep Teal #00555aThe dark blue-green gives this pale tan a strong, grounded counterweight.Espresso #4e312dNear-black brown anchors the lightness and echoes its dusty warmth.
Questions about Buttercup Yellow
What is the hex code for Buttercup Yellow?
Buttercup Yellow is #e3c2a3. In RGB that is rgb(227, 194, 163), in HSL hsl(29, 53%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 28%, 11%.
Is Buttercup Yellow readable on white or black?
Buttercup Yellow has a 1.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.51:1 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.