#EAC965 Hex Color
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Not a sharp lemon or neon yellow, #eac965 is a mellow, warm pastel that glows rather than shouts. Its high lightness suits spring themes, sale banners, and baby products, and black text on the hex code reaches about 13:1 contrast, clearing AA. Pair it with slate blue for a fresher mix than yellow on white.
Questions about #eac965
What is #eac965 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eac965 is rgb(234, 201, 101), in HSL hsl(45, 76%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 57%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #eac965?
Slate blue, navy, and charcoal all flatter #eac965 because their cool depth balances its warm glow. Avoid pairing it with pure white, which washes out its softness.
Is #eac965 readable on white or black?
#eac965 has a 1.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.04:1 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.