#E4B56E Hex Color
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This muted, golden orange brings a warm, optimistic feel to design layouts without overwhelming the eye. Because it offers strong contrast against black text, #e4b56e functions well as a readable background for body copy or large UI elements. Pair this shade with deep charcoal or slate gray to ground its inherent lightness and prevent it from appearing washed out on screen.
Questions about #e4b56e
What is #e4b56e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e4b56e is rgb(228, 181, 110), in HSL hsl(36, 69%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 52%, 11%.
Does #e4b56e work well as a primary background color?
Yes, #e4b56e functions as an excellent background for body copy or large UI elements because it avoids the harshness of brighter yellows. Its muted saturation creates a welcoming, optimistic atmosphere without overwhelming the viewer's eye during prolonged screen time.
Is #e4b56e readable on white or black?
#e4b56e has a 1.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.13:1 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.