#E4C45C Hex Color
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#e4c45c is a warm, glowing yellow with a mellow saturation that feels approachable rather than electric. It pairs well with earthy neutrals or dark charcoal for contrast. Because it maintains strong legibility against black text, this hex code works effectively for UI backgrounds or call-to-action buttons. It lacks the harshness of primary yellow, making it a reliable choice when learning what colors make orange palettes.
Questions about #e4c45c
What is #e4c45c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e4c45c is rgb(228, 196, 92), in HSL hsl(46, 72%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 60%, 11%.
Is #e4c45c a suitable choice for large areas of text?
While #e4c45c works beautifully as an accent or background color, it often lacks sufficient contrast against white to serve as primary body text. Using it for headlines or UI elements is usually safer to maintain readability standards for all users.
Is #e4c45c readable on white or black?
#e4c45c has a 1.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.34:1 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.