#E6B30F Hex Color
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#e6b30f is a high-saturation, golden yellow that demands immediate attention. Because it is intense and warm, use it as a 10% accent rather than a background to avoid overwhelming the viewer. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoal or slate greys for a high-contrast, modern look. The hex code for this energetic shade is #e6b30f, which provides excellent legibility when paired with black text.
Questions about #e6b30f
What is #e6b30f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e6b30f is rgb(230, 179, 15), in HSL hsl(46, 88%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 93%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e6b30f?
This golden yellow creates a striking, high-contrast look when paired with deep charcoal or slate greys. It also functions effectively alongside crisp white for a clean, professional aesthetic that maintains high legibility for text and interface elements.
Is #e6b30f suitable for body text?
Avoid using #e6b30f for body text because its high brightness and saturation cause it to wash out against light backgrounds. Reserve this vibrant hue for call-to-action buttons, bold highlights, or graphic accents that need to grab immediate user attention.
Is #e6b30f readable on white or black?
#e6b30f 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.