#E4B94C Hex Color
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This warm, golden-yellow carries a bright undertone that communicates energy and spontaneity. Because #e4b94c feels approachable, it works well for promotional materials or budget-focused branding. It pairs beautifully with deep charcoal for maximum contrast. As a hex code, #e4b94c shines best as a 10% accent color, as it can easily overwhelm a layout when applied to large backgrounds.
Questions about #e4b94c
What is #e4b94c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e4b94c is rgb(228, 185, 76), in HSL hsl(43, 74%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 67%, 11%.
Is #e4b94c suitable for large website backgrounds?
Using #e4b94c as a full-page background often overwhelms the eye and hurts readability. It functions much better as a 10% accent color, such as for call-to-action buttons or small graphic elements that need to grab attention immediately.
Is #e4b94c readable on white or black?
#e4b94c has a 1.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.34:1 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.