#E8CE5A Hex Color
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A bright, saturated gold, #e8ce5a carries a warm, metallic intensity that signals action and positivity. Because this color has high lightness, it functions best as a small, high-impact accent rather than a background. Use it against deep charcoal or navy for maximum readability, as black text provides excellent 13.4:1 contrast. This hex code is a practical choice for UI elements like call-to-action buttons or sale highlights.
Questions about #e8ce5a
What is #e8ce5a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e8ce5a is rgb(232, 206, 90), in HSL hsl(49, 76%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 61%, 9%.
How can I use #e8ce5a effectively in a web design interface?
Is #e8ce5a readable on white or black?
#e8ce5a has a 1.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.40:1 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.