#E6B101 Hex Color
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Close to mustard with a shot of neon, #e6b101 is a saturated golden yellow that glows on screen. Its warmth and brightness make it a natural fit for sale tags, budget signage, and buttons that need attention. It works best as an accent, since large blocks can overwhelm. The hex code #e6b101 pairs well with deep teal or charcoal, and black text on it clears WCAG AA with room to spare.
Questions about #e6b101
What is #e6b101 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e6b101 is rgb(230, 177, 1), in HSL hsl(46, 99%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 100%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e6b101?
Deep teal, charcoal, and navy all cool down #e6b101 and let its brightness read as intentional. Avoid setting it directly against pure white, where it tends to look thin and washed out.
Is #e6b101 readable on white or black?
#e6b101 has a 1.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.65:1 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.