#E3E63E Hex Color
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Bright yellow with a green edge, this shade reads neon without being harsh. The hex code #e3e63e is highly saturated and light, so it works best as a bold accent in sale graphics, safety signage, or call-to-action buttons. Black text on it hits about 15.7:1 contrast, well past AA. Pair it with charcoal or deep plum; next to plain white it can wash out.
Questions about #e3e63e
What is #e3e63e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3e63e is rgb(227, 230, 62), in HSL hsl(61, 77%, 57%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 73%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e3e63e?
Charcoal and deep plum both make #e3e63e feel sharper and more intentional than pairing it with white or gray. Try it with charcoal text or a dark plum accent for a palette with real punch.
Is #e3e63e readable on white or black?
#e3e63e has a 1.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.65:1 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.