#E3CC81 Hex Color
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#e3cc81 is a mellow, unsaturated yellow with a warm, sandy glow. It feels gentle rather than aggressive, making it an excellent choice for backgrounds or branding that aims for positivity without visual strain. While it sits comfortably against black text, avoid using it as a dominant color in high-energy palettes where it might wash out. Pair this shade with deep, rich charcoal to anchor its inherent softness.
Questions about #e3cc81
What is #e3cc81 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3cc81 is rgb(227, 204, 129), in HSL hsl(46, 64%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 43%, 11%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
Is #e3cc81 readable on white or black?
#e3cc81 has a 1.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.22:1 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.