#E4A502 Hex Color
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Somewhere between marigold and mustard, #e4a502 is a saturated golden yellow that reads warm and energetic. Its intensity glows against dark grounds, so treat it as a 10% accent with charcoal or deep navy rather than a full background. Black text on this hex code hits about 9.7:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for body text. It shows up often in sale signage and construction work.
Questions about #e4a502
What is #e4a502 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e4a502 is rgb(228, 165, 2), in HSL hsl(43, 98%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 99%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e4a502?
Dark, quiet colors like charcoal or deep navy flatter #e4a502 best, giving its saturation room to stand out. Cooler teals and slate blues also balance its orange undertone without competing for attention.
Is #e4a502 readable on white or black?
#e4a502 has a 2.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.68:1 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.