#E8D767 Hex Color
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A bright, sparkling yellow, #e8d767 brings immediate warmth and energy to any design. Because of its high lightness, it works best as a punchy accent color rather than a large background. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal grays to create a modern, high-contrast look. The hex code #e8d767 provides excellent readability for black text, making it a reliable choice for buttons and call-to-action elements.
Questions about #e8d767
What is #e8d767 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e8d767 is rgb(232, 215, 103), in HSL hsl(52, 74%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 56%, 9%.
Is #e8d767 a good choice for body text?
Using #e8d767 for body text is generally ill-advised because its high lightness fails contrast accessibility standards on white backgrounds. It serves best as a punchy, high-energy accent for buttons or icons, especially when paired against charcoal or deep, dark neutrals for visual balance.
What colors pair well with #e8d767?
Because #e8d767 is such a vibrant, high-energy shade, it requires grounding to keep a layout from looking overwhelming. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal or navy tones to create a strong, professional contrast, or works alongside soft neutrals to keep the overall design feeling approachable.
Is #e8d767 readable on white or black?
#e8d767 has a 1.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.34:1 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.