#E6CA51 Hex Color
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Fresh and warm, #e6ca51 is a medium-light golden yellow with lively saturation and a soft, mellow finish. Its glowing energy suggests enthusiasm, opportunity, and upbeat momentum, making it useful for sale graphics, budget messaging, or construction accents. The hex code #e6ca51 supports clear black text, reaching about 12.9:1 contrast for accessible body copy.
Questions about #e6ca51
What is #e6ca51 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e6ca51 is rgb(230, 202, 81), in HSL hsl(49, 75%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 65%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e6ca51?
#e6ca51 pairs well with dark charcoal, navy, and muted terracotta because those deeper, restrained tones give its warm yellow enough contrast without competing with its upbeat brightness in brand palettes and interface accents. Use it as a supporting accent beside a neutral base.
Is #e6ca51 readable on white or black?
#e6ca51 has a 1.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.93:1 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.