#E9CA70 Hex Color
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Reach for #e9ca70 when you need a soft, mellow yellow with warm golden undertones. Its lightness makes a gentle background for spring themes and baby products, but it washes out next to white, so ground it with navy or plum. Pink sits nearby on the wheel, and what colors make pink covers easy pastel pairings. Black text on this hex code reads at about 13:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA.
Questions about #e9ca70
What is #e9ca70 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e9ca70 is rgb(233, 202, 112), in HSL hsl(45, 73%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 52%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e9ca70?
Navy, plum, and charcoal give #e9ca70 the contrast it lacks against white, while dusty pink keeps the palette soft and springlike. Let it dominate and use darker shades for text.
Is #e9ca70 readable on white or black?
#e9ca70 has a 1.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.14:1 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.