#E4EC7C Hex Color
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Sale graphics often reach for a fresh, glowing yellow like this one. #e4ec7c has a green undertone and mellow lightness that reads upbeat without shouting. Black text on it hits about 16.6:1 contrast, so small body text passes WCAG AA. Pair it with charcoal or blush tones (how to make pink) to keep its sparkle grounded. Use #e4ec7c as a dominant base; it can wash out as a small accent next to white.
Questions about #e4ec7c
What is #e4ec7c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e4ec7c is rgb(228, 236, 124), in HSL hsl(64, 75%, 71%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 47%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #e4ec7c?
Charcoal and deep teal ground its sparkle, while blush pink and sage play up its soft, spring-like warmth. Avoid pairing it with white where fine details matter, since the low contrast makes small elements hard to see.
Can you use #e4ec7c as a text background?
Yes. Black text on #e4ec7c reaches about 16.6:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 that WCAG AA requires for body text, so it supports paragraphs, labels, and buttons. White text fails badly on it, so stick with dark type.
Is #e4ec7c readable on white or black?
#e4ec7c has a 1.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.58:1 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.