#EAC42C Hex Color
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Bright and warm, #eac42c is a saturated golden yellow with a lively, slightly mellow finish. Its upbeat energy suits sale graphics, budget brands, construction signage, and opportunity-focused campaigns. Use it as a small accent against charcoal or navy rather than a full-page background. The hex code #eac42c supports highly readable black text.
Questions about #eac42c
What is #eac42c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eac42c is rgb(234, 196, 44), in HSL hsl(48, 82%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 81%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #eac42c?
Is #eac42c readable on white or black?
#eac42c has a 1.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.43:1 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.