#E8D27A Hex Color
Mellow pastel yellow
Soft pastel yellow with a mellow, golden glow, like straw lit by afternoon sun. #e8d27a works best as a warm background or base, where its high lightness keeps layouts feeling fresh and open. It reads gentle rather than loud, so pair it with navy or terracotta for contrast. Black text on this hex code hits about 13.9:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA, so small body copy stays readable. Great for spring themes, sale banners, and baby products.
Questions about #e8d27a
What is #e8d27a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e8d27a is rgb(232, 210, 122), in HSL hsl(48, 71%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 47%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e8d27a?
Navy and terracotta both bring out the warm, golden side of #e8d27a while adding contrast. For a softer look, pair it with sage or muted olive tones.
Is #e8d27a readable on white or black?
#e8d27a has a 1.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.93:1 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.