#EBB04D Hex Color
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#ebb04d is a mellow orange with a golden glow, like late afternoon light on dry grass. It works well as an accent in autumn palettes, food branding, and youth marketing. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal for contrast that pops without clashing. The hex code #ebb04d stays readable against black text, making it a solid choice for buttons and callouts.
Questions about #ebb04d
What is #ebb04d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ebb04d is rgb(235, 176, 77), in HSL hsl(38, 80%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 67%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #ebb04d?
#ebb04d pairs well with deep teal, charcoal, and slate blue, which balance its golden warmth. For a softer look, try cream or muted sage as supporting tones.
Is #ebb04d a warm or cool color?
#ebb04d reads warm, with strong yellow and orange undertones and no trace of blue. On screens it feels sunny and energetic, which suits autumn themes and food packaging.
Is #ebb04d readable on white or black?
#ebb04d has a 1.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.84:1 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.