#E4C349 Hex Color
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Warm and mellow, #e4c349 is a medium-light yellow with muted golden undertones and enough saturation to feel cheerful without looking neon. It brings enthusiasm and optimism to sale graphics, budget branding, and construction layouts. Use it as a supporting color with charcoal or deep navy. Black text remains highly readable, with about 12.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #e4c349.
Questions about #e4c349
What is #e4c349 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e4c349 is rgb(228, 195, 73), in HSL hsl(47, 74%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 68%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e4c349 in a design?
Is #e4c349 a warm or cool color?
#e4c349 reads as a warm yellow because its medium-light yellow base carries muted golden undertones rather than green or blue. Its softened saturation keeps the warmth mellow, making it more approachable than a bright neon yellow.
Is #e4c349 readable on white or black?
#e4c349 has a 1.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.20:1 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.