#E7B74D Hex Color
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Reach for this yellow when a design needs warmth without shouting. #e7b74d sits at a mellow medium lightness with golden undertones, so it glows as a small accent against charcoal or deep navy rather than a full background. Sale banners and budget retail brands use it for its upbeat, spontaneous energy. The hex code also holds 11.3:1 contrast with black text, enough for small body copy.
Questions about #e7b74d
What is #e7b74d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e7b74d is rgb(231, 183, 77), in HSL hsl(41, 76%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 67%, 9%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e7b74d?
Deep navy and charcoal give #e7b74d a rich, grounded contrast, while burgundy pushes it warmer and earthier. Avoid pure white backgrounds, where this yellow can read washed out and thin.
Is #e7b74d readable on white or black?
#e7b74d has a 1.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.27:1 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.