#E7C57C Hex Color
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#e7c57c is a soft, unsaturated yellow with a distinct golden warmth. Because of its approachable, mellow character, this hex code works well as a background for spring-themed marketing or baby products. Pair it with deep charcoal text to maintain strong contrast and readability. While it provides a cheerful base, avoid using it for large areas of body text where its muted saturation can appear washed out.
Questions about #e7c57c
What is #e7c57c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e7c57c is rgb(231, 197, 124), in HSL hsl(41, 69%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 46%, 9%.
Is #e7c57c suitable for large blocks of text?
Avoid using #e7c57c for body text or large blocks of content. Its low saturation and lightness level can cause eye strain when read in long paragraphs, so it is best reserved for accents, backgrounds, or call-to-action buttons.
Is #e7c57c readable on white or black?
#e7c57c has a 1.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.67:1 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.