#EAC975 Hex Color
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A soft, warm yellow with muted golden and slight peach undertones, #eac975 feels fresh without looking sharp or highly saturated. Its gentle brightness suits spring layouts, baby products, sale graphics, and welcoming backgrounds. Use it as a supporting or dominant light tone with dark charcoal; black text remains highly legible at about a 13.1:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #eac975.
Questions about #eac975
What is #eac975 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eac975 is rgb(234, 201, 117), in HSL hsl(43, 74%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 50%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #eac975?
#eac975 pairs well with charcoal, navy, sage, and muted terracotta, which balance its soft golden warmth without making a layout feel harsh. Use charcoal or navy for stronger definition, and sage or terracotta for a gentler, more natural palette.
Is #eac975 warm or cool?
#eac975 reads as a warm yellow because its golden base is softened by a slight peach undertone. Its muted saturation keeps the warmth gentle rather than vivid, making it feel welcoming in backgrounds, seasonal layouts, and light decorative accents.
Is #eac975 readable on white or black?
#eac975 has a 1.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.11:1 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.