#E4B43C Hex Color
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#e4b43c is a warm, glowing yellow with distinct golden undertones. It feels energetic and projects a sense of optimism, making it a natural choice for call-to-action buttons or sale banners. Because it maintains high contrast with black text, it works well for readable UI elements. Use it as an accent rather than a full background to keep designs from feeling overwhelming.
Questions about #e4b43c
What is #e4b43c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e4b43c is rgb(228, 180, 60), in HSL hsl(43, 76%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 74%, 11%.
How can I balance #e4b43c in a UI design?
#e4b43c works best as a deliberate accent rather than a primary background because of its high intensity. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy text to ensure the content remains readable while letting the yellow provide a vibrant, optimistic pop.
Is #e4b43c readable on white or black?
#e4b43c has a 1.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.89:1 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.