#E3CE43 Hex Color
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The hex code #e3ce43 is a warm, golden yellow with strong saturation and a slightly softened finish. It brings energy and optimism to sale banners, budget branding, and construction graphics, but works best as a supporting tone rather than a full-page background. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy; black text remains highly legible at about 13.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #e3ce43
What is #e3ce43 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3ce43 is rgb(227, 206, 67), in HSL hsl(52, 74%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 70%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e3ce43?
Is #e3ce43 warm or cool?
#e3ce43 reads as a warm color because its golden yellow base leans toward orange rather than green or blue. Its strong saturation adds energy and optimism, while the slightly softened finish keeps it less harsh than a pure, high-intensity yellow.
Is #e3ce43 readable on white or black?
#e3ce43 has a 1.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.17:1 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.