#E4AA41 Hex Color
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#e4aa41 is a luminous golden-orange with strong yellow undertones that project optimism and high energy. Because it is highly saturated, it functions best as a bold accent color rather than a primary background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal greys or deep teals. The hex code for this warm, glowing shade is #e4aa41. Black text remains highly legible against this tone, maintaining excellent contrast for UI elements.
Questions about #e4aa41
What is #e4aa41 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e4aa41 is rgb(228, 170, 65), in HSL hsl(39, 75%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 71%, 11%.
How can I effectively use #e4aa41 in a design project?
Is #e4aa41 readable on white or black?
#e4aa41 has a 2.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.12:1 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.