#E4DC04 Hex Color
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This high-chroma yellow is punchy, neon, and demands attention. Because it is so bright, #e4dc04 works best as a 10% accent color rather than a large background, which can quickly overwhelm the viewer. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoal or navy blues. Since black text provides excellent 14.5:1 contrast against this hex code, it remains readable even when used for small interface elements.
Questions about #e4dc04
What is #e4dc04 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e4dc04 is rgb(228, 220, 4), in HSL hsl(58, 97%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 98%, 11%.
How can I use #e4dc04 effectively in a design?
Because #e4dc04 is extremely bright, use it as a 10% accent to highlight calls-to-action or critical interface elements. It can quickly overwhelm users if used as a primary background, so pair it sparingly with charcoal or deep navy for the best balance.
Is #e4dc04 readable on white or black?
#e4dc04 has a 1.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.53:1 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.