#EBBE4C Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
Closer to honey than lemon, this golden yellow glows with a soft, mellow warmth. #ebbe4c carries enough saturation to feel cheerful without shouting, which suits sale banners, budget branding, and construction signage. It flatters deep navy and charcoal far better than plain white, and black text on it clears WCAG AA at roughly 12:1 contrast. The hex code #ebbe4c works best as a supporting tone or bold accent.
Questions about #ebbe4c
What is #ebbe4c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ebbe4c is rgb(235, 190, 76), in HSL hsl(43, 80%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 68%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #ebbe4c?
#ebbe4c looks richest against deep, dark neighbors like navy or charcoal, which bring out its warm glow. Against plain white it can read washed out, so anchor it with darker tones or use it as an accent.
Is #ebbe4c readable on white or black?
#ebbe4c has a 1.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.00:1 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.