#E6B70F Hex Color
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This bright, highly saturated yellow brings warm, sparkling energy to branding, sale graphics, and construction signage. Its golden undertones suggest opportunity and optimism, while strong chroma keeps layouts lively. Use it as a focused accent with charcoal or deep navy. The hex code #e6b70f supports clear black text at about 11.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #e6b70f
What is #e6b70f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e6b70f is rgb(230, 183, 15), in HSL hsl(47, 88%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 93%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e6b70f for a balanced palette?
Is #e6b70f a warm or cool yellow?
#e6b70f reads as a warm, highly saturated yellow because its golden, slightly ochre undertone shifts it away from cooler lemon tones, giving branding, promotional graphics, and signage an optimistic energy with a grounded, less fluorescent feel.
Is #e6b70f readable on white or black?
#e6b70f has a 1.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.14:1 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.