#E4C57D Hex Color
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#e4c57d is a soft, mellow yellow with a wheat-like warmth. Its low saturation keeps it calm, so it works best as a background or supporting tone behind dark text, which clears WCAG contrast at roughly 12.6:1. Pair it with slate blue or terracotta for a fresh, spring-ready palette.
Questions about #e4c57d
What is #e4c57d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e4c57d is rgb(228, 197, 125), in HSL hsl(42, 66%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 45%, 11%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e4c57d?
#e4c57d pairs well with slate blue, terracotta, and deep charcoal. Its muted warmth also flatters olive and dusty rose without clashing.
Is #e4c57d readable on white or black?
#e4c57d has a 1.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.58:1 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.