#E4A51D Hex Color
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A warm, saturated golden orange, #e4a51d brings an upbeat spark to branding, food packaging, sports graphics, and seasonal campaigns. Its medium lightness feels energetic without becoming neon, while subtle yellow undertones add a sunny glow. Use it as a small accent against charcoal or deep navy. Black text remains highly readable, with about 9.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #e4a51d.
Questions about #e4a51d
What is #e4a51d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e4a51d is rgb(228, 165, 29), in HSL hsl(41, 79%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 87%, 11%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e4a51d?
Is #e4a51d a warm or cool color?
#e4a51d reads as a warm hex color because its golden-orange hue carries strong yellow undertones, creating a sunny, energetic impression that feels more inviting and lively than cool colors with blue or green bias.
Is #e4a51d readable on white or black?
#e4a51d has a 2.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.69:1 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.