#E4BC04 Hex Color

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#e4bc04 is a warm, saturated yellow with a golden, slightly earthy undertone. Its bright energy suggests enthusiasm, opportunity, and positive action, making it effective for sale graphics, budget branding, and construction accents. Use it as a small accent with charcoal or deep navy rather than a full-page background. The hex code #e4bc04 supports clear black text at about 11.5:1 contrast.

Questions about #e4bc04

What is #e4bc04 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e4bc04 is rgb(228, 188, 4), in HSL hsl(49, 97%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 98%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e4bc04?
#e4bc04 pairs well with charcoal or navy for strong contrast and a grounded look, making it useful for sale graphics, calls to action, and construction-themed accents in otherwise restrained layouts. Its golden warmth also works with muted earth tones.
Is #e4bc04 readable on white or black?
#e4bc04 has a 1.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.49:1 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.