#E6AF2D Hex Color
Warm gold with energetic appeal
#e6af2d is a warm, golden yellow with strong saturation and medium lightness, giving designs an upbeat, energetic edge. This hex code works well for sale badges, budget branding, and construction accents, especially beside charcoal or deep navy. Use black text for clear readability, including small body copy, rather than relying on white.
Questions about #e6af2d
What is #e6af2d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e6af2d is rgb(230, 175, 45), in HSL hsl(42, 79%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 80%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e6af2d?
#e6af2d pairs well with charcoal, deep navy, and warm neutrals, which ground its saturated golden warmth without competing for attention; white adds brightness, while black creates stronger contrast for small text. Test the exact pairing when choosing a text size.
Is #e6af2d a warm or cool color?
#e6af2d reads as a warm golden yellow because its hue leans toward orange rather than green, while its strong saturation keeps it lively, attention-grabbing, and visually prominent against neutral backgrounds. Use it for upbeat accents when a design needs energy without a neon effect.
Is #e6af2d readable on white or black?
#e6af2d has a 1.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.53:1 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.