#E4B25F Hex Color
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This golden orange hue feels approachable and warm, sitting comfortably between sunny yellow and earthy clay. The hex code #e4b25f works best as an accent color for branding or illustrations rather than a large background, where it risks appearing washed out. Pair it with deep charcoal or navy text for optimal readability. If you want other shades of orange for your palette, treat this tone as a friendly, lighthearted option.
Questions about #e4b25f
What is #e4b25f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e4b25f is rgb(228, 178, 95), in HSL hsl(37, 71%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 58%, 11%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
Is #e4b25f suitable as a primary background color?
Using #e4b25f as a large background color can often appear washed out or overwhelming to the eyes. It is much better suited as an intentional accent color for buttons, icons, or illustrations where its warm, friendly energy can shine without sacrificing readability.
Is #e4b25f readable on white or black?
#e4b25f has a 1.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.83:1 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.