#E6C974 Hex Color
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Soft and warm, #e6c974 is a muted yellow with creamy golden undertones and a light, mellow finish. Its gentle brightness supports spring branding, baby products, sale graphics, and construction themes without feeling harsh. Use it as a dominant background with charcoal or deep navy. Black text remains highly readable, and the hex code is #e6c974.
Questions about #e6c974
What is #e6c974 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e6c974 is rgb(230, 201, 116), in HSL hsl(45, 70%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 50%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e6c974?
Does #e6c974 look warm or cool?
#e6c974 reads as a warm, muted yellow because its creamy golden undertones lean toward amber rather than green, giving it gentle warmth instead of the sharper, lemon-like character associated with cooler yellows. Its softened brightness feels mellow and friendly for spring themes, packaging, and cheerful accents.
Is #e6c974 readable on white or black?
#e6c974 has a 1.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.97:1 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.