#E4BF74 Hex Color
Mellow Gold With A Spring Glow
#e4bf74 is a warm, muted yellow with soft golden undertones and a mellow pastel finish. Its gentle brightness suggests a positive, youthful sense of opportunity without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting background for spring layouts, baby products, budget promotions, or construction branding. Black text remains highly legible on this shade. The hex code is #e4bf74.
Questions about #e4bf74
What is #e4bf74 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e4bf74 is rgb(228, 191, 116), in HSL hsl(40, 67%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 49%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e4bf74?
The best pairings for #e4bf74 include charcoal, navy, terracotta, and muted sage, because dark neutrals anchor its warm yellow while earthy accents reinforce its soft, golden character without making the palette feel overly bright.
Is #e4bf74 a warm or cool color?
#e4bf74 reads as a warm color because its yellow base is softened by golden, slightly earthy undertones rather than blue or green. Its mellow brightness feels friendly and optimistic, making it suitable for gentle seasonal or welcoming designs.
Is #e4bf74 readable on white or black?
#e4bf74 has a 1.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.00:1 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.