#E7C072 Hex Color
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The hex code #e7c072 is a soft, muted yellow with warm golden undertones and a lightly sunlit finish. Its low saturation creates a gentle, welcoming mood suited to spring layouts, baby products, budget branding, and construction themes. Use it as a supporting background with deep navy or charcoal. Black text remains highly readable at about 12.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #e7c072
What is #e7c072 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e7c072 is rgb(231, 192, 114), in HSL hsl(40, 71%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 51%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e7c072?
Is #e7c072 warm or cool?
#e7c072 reads as a warm color because its muted yellow base carries golden undertones and a lightly sunlit appearance. Its restrained saturation keeps the warmth gentle rather than bright, making it suitable for welcoming backgrounds, soft accents, and seasonal layouts.
Is #e7c072 readable on white or black?
#e7c072 has a 1.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.18:1 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.