#E4A425 Hex Color
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#e4a425 is a glowing amber orange, saturated but mellow, with a golden undertone. It suits autumn themes, sports branding, and food packaging. The hex code works best as an accent; as a full background it can overpower softer palettes. Black text on #e4a425 hits about 9.6:1 contrast, so small type stays readable.
Questions about #e4a425
What is #e4a425 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e4a425 is rgb(228, 164, 37), in HSL hsl(40, 78%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 84%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e4a425?
Deep navy makes #e4a425 look richer than beige or cream ever will. Pair it with charcoal for text, or a dark teal accent for a fresh split.
Is #e4a425 readable on white or black?
#e4a425 has a 2.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.63:1 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.