#EACB4D Hex Color
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This saturated golden yellow reads as warm and energetic, perfect for grabbing attention in marketing or sales design. The hex code for this shade is #eacb4d. Because black text maintains a high 13.1:1 contrast ratio against this background, it works well for readable call-to-action buttons or headers. Use this color as a punchy accent rather than a full page background to avoid overwhelming your layout.
Questions about #eacb4d
What is #eacb4d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eacb4d is rgb(234, 203, 77), in HSL hsl(48, 79%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 67%, 8%.
Does #eacb4d work well for body text?
Using #eacb4d for body text is generally not recommended as it lacks sufficient contrast against white backgrounds, failing standard accessibility guidelines. It functions far better as a bold accent or highlight color to draw attention to specific UI elements like buttons.
What colors pair well with #eacb4d for a balanced design?
Is #eacb4d readable on white or black?
#eacb4d 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.