#E4C484 Hex Color
A warm and approachable muted sandy yellow
A muted, sandy yellow, #e4c484 offers a warm, unsaturated glow that feels approachable and soft. It serves well as a background for spring-themed branding or baby-oriented content. Because of its high contrast, black text remains perfectly legible against this shade. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to ground the lightness of the hex code, preventing it from appearing too washed out.
Questions about #e4c484
What is #e4c484 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e4c484 is rgb(228, 196, 132), in HSL hsl(40, 64%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 42%, 11%.
What colors pair best with #e4c484?
#e4c484 looks sophisticated when grounded by darker, high-contrast tones that prevent the sandy yellow from washing out. Specifically, deep charcoal or soft slate blue create a balanced, professional aesthetic suitable for both print and digital layouts.
Is #e4c484 readable on white or black?
#e4c484 has a 1.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.52:1 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.