#E7D250 Hex Color
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Fresh and warm, #e7d250 is a moderately bright yellow with golden, slightly green undertones. Its lively saturation suggests enthusiasm and opportunity, making this yellow useful for sale graphics, budget brands, and construction accents. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or navy rather than a full-page background. The hex code #e7d250 supports black text with about a 13.7:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #e7d250
What is #e7d250 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e7d250 is rgb(231, 210, 80), in HSL hsl(52, 76%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 65%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e7d250?
Does #e7d250 look warm or cool?
#e7d250 reads as a warm yellow because its golden base outweighs its slight green undertone, creating a fresh but sunny impression rather than a lemon-cool one in most palettes and interface settings. It suits energetic accents that still feel approachable.
Is #e7d250 readable on white or black?
#e7d250 has a 1.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.73:1 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.