#E3E175 Hex Color
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This high-key, warm yellow radiates energy and spontaneity. Because it is highly saturated, #e3e175 works best as a 10% accent color to draw attention to call-to-action buttons or sale badges. It creates a striking, high-contrast look when paired with deep black text. While it lacks the subtlety to function as a background for large text blocks, it adds a sparkling, optimistic pop to any layout.
Questions about #e3e175
What is #e3e175 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3e175 is rgb(227, 225, 117), in HSL hsl(59, 66%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 48%, 11%.
How should I use #e3e175 in a user interface?
Use #e3e175 as a high-contrast accent color for interactive elements like buttons, badges, or notification highlights. Because it is so saturated, limit its presence to about 10% of your total layout to keep the design balanced and readable.
What colors pair best with #e3e175?
Is #e3e175 readable on white or black?
#e3e175 has a 1.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.29:1 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.