#E3CF80 Hex Color

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This unsaturated, mellow yellow has a warm, gentle presence that avoids the harshness of brighter tones. Because #e3cf80 has a high contrast ratio with black text, it functions effectively as a large-scale background for readable, approachable UI design. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to keep the palette grounded, as it can appear washed out when placed directly next to pure white. The hex code is #e3cf80.

Questions about #e3cf80

What is #e3cf80 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3cf80 is rgb(227, 207, 128), in HSL hsl(48, 64%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 44%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e3cf80?
This mellow yellow works best when anchored by deep, neutral tones that provide visual weight. Try pairing it with charcoal or slate blue to prevent the design from feeling washed out, as this shade can struggle against pure white backgrounds.
Is #e3cf80 readable on white or black?
#e3cf80 has a 1.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.50:1 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.