#E6C235 Hex Color
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Close to the gold of a ripe banana or a jar of mustard, #e6c235 is a warm, saturated yellow with plenty of punch. That intensity makes it a strong accent for buttons, sale tags, and construction signs, though it can overwhelm as a full background. It pairs well with charcoal or deep navy. The hex code #e6c235 holds enough contrast behind black text for body copy.
Questions about #e6c235
What is #e6c235 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e6c235 is rgb(230, 194, 53), in HSL hsl(48, 78%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 77%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e6c235?
#e6c235 pairs well with charcoal, deep navy, and dark plum, which temper its intensity. Softer warm neutrals like oatmeal also work when you want a calmer palette.
When should I use #e6c235 in a design?
Use #e6c235 as an accent in a 60/30/10 split, for buttons, sale badges, and warning signage where it needs to grab attention fast. As a dominant background it tires the eye quickly.
Is #e6c235 readable on white or black?
#e6c235 has a 1.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.13:1 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.