#E4C765 Hex Color
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The hex code #e4c765 is a soft, warm yellow with muted golden undertones and a lightly pastel finish. Its gentle brightness suggests optimism, youth, and fresh spring energy without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone in backgrounds, baby branding, sale graphics, or construction palettes. Black text reads clearly at 12.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #e4c765
What is #e4c765 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e4c765 is rgb(228, 199, 101), in HSL hsl(46, 70%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 56%, 11%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e4c765?
#e4c765 pairs well with charcoal, navy, muted greens, and warm neutrals, balancing its soft golden warmth without overpowering it in branding, layouts, illustrations, and seasonal graphics while keeping the overall palette gentle and welcoming. Use charcoal for contrast or sage for a natural palette.
Is #e4c765 warm or cool, and what mood does it create?
#e4c765 is a warm, muted yellow whose golden undertones soften its brightness, moving it away from sharp lemon yellow and toward an optimistic, gentle mood that feels friendly and softly nostalgic. It suits spring themes, youth-focused designs, welcoming backgrounds, and cheerful promotions.
Is #e4c765 readable on white or black?
#e4c765 has a 1.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.65:1 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.