#E6C773 Hex Color
Gentle yellow glow for balanced design
This mellow, unsaturated yellow brings a warm glow to interface backgrounds and spring-themed marketing. Because black text offers a strong 12.8:1 contrast ratio, it remains highly legible even for body copy. The hex code for this soft, glowing hue is #e6c773. Designers often use it as a base color alongside deeper pink tones to create balanced, approachable palettes for baby products.
Questions about #e6c773
What is #e6c773 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e6c773 is rgb(230, 199, 115), in HSL hsl(44, 70%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 50%, 10%.
What color combinations work well with #e6c773?
This mellow yellow pairs beautifully with deep pink or soft charcoal to create balanced, approachable color schemes. Using it against darker neutrals allows the warmth of the hue to stand out without appearing too aggressive on the eye.
Is #e6c773 readable on white or black?
#e6c773 has a 1.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.78:1 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.