#E4B145 Hex Color
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Not a bright lemon or a pale pastel, #e4b145 lands closer to mustard: warm, mellow, and slightly earthy. Its medium lightness keeps black text legible at about 10.7:1 contrast, so it can carry small buttons or badges. It works best as an accent against deep navy, though full backgrounds can start to feel like a sale banner fast.
Questions about #e4b145
What is #e4b145 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e4b145 is rgb(228, 177, 69), in HSL hsl(41, 75%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 70%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e4b145?
Deep navy, burgundy, and charcoal all make #e4b145 look richer, since dark cool tones balance its warmth. Use it as a 10 percent accent rather than a dominant base.
Is #e4b145 readable on white or black?
#e4b145 has a 1.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.67:1 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.