#E6DE70 Hex Color
A bright, sparkling yellow with high energy
A light, sparkling yellow, #e6de70 carries a high-energy warmth that feels spontaneous and positive. While its bright chroma makes it an excellent choice for sale banners or construction signage, it can overwhelm a full layout. Use this hex code as a 10% accent rather than a dominant background. It creates a striking, legible pairing when set against deep charcoal or black text.
Questions about #e6de70
What is #e6de70 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e6de70 is rgb(230, 222, 112), in HSL hsl(56, 70%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 51%, 10%.
What colors pair best with #e6de70?
#e6de70 creates a sharp, high-contrast pairing when placed against dark charcoal or black text, which ensures maximum readability. Because this yellow is quite vibrant, it is generally safer to anchor it against neutral, deep tones rather than competing bright hues.
Is #e6de70 suitable for UI design or background use?
It is best used as a 10% accent color for calls-to-action or sale badges, but it is often too overwhelming to use as a primary background. Using #e6de70 sparingly keeps designs legible while still capturing that spontaneous, warm energy it provides.
Is #e6de70 readable on white or black?
#e6de70 has a 1.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.04:1 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.