#E6B300 Hex Color
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#e6b300 is a bright, saturated yellow with a golden glow. Its full saturation reads as energetic and attention-grabbing, which makes it a natural fit for sale banners, buttons, and construction signage. Use it as an accent or in large type, since fine detail gets lost against it. Pair it with deep navy for strong contrast. Black text on #e6b300 reaches about 10.8:1, well past AA for body text.
Questions about #e6b300
What is #e6b300 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e6b300 is rgb(230, 179, 0), in HSL hsl(47, 100%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 100%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e6b300?
#e6b300 pairs well with deep navy, charcoal, and dark plum, which all let its golden warmth stand out. For a softer palette, try warm terracotta or a muted olive.
Is #e6b300 readable on white or black?
#e6b300 has a 1.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.81:1 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.