#E8B017 Hex Color
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With its warm golden cast and high saturation, #e8b017 feels bright, upbeat, and energetic without looking neon. The hex code #e8b017 suits sale graphics, budget branding, construction signage, and cheerful calls to action. Use it as a small accent beside navy or charcoal; black text remains highly readable for accessible labels and body copy.
Questions about #e8b017
What is #e8b017 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e8b017 is rgb(232, 176, 23), in HSL hsl(44, 82%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 90%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e8b017?
Is #e8b017 warm or cool?
#e8b017 reads as a warm, saturated yellow-gold because its yellow base is shifted toward orange rather than green; it brings a bright, upbeat feel to interfaces and works best as a focused accent instead of a full-page background.
Is #e8b017 readable on white or black?
#e8b017 has a 1.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.65:1 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.