#EBC300 Hex Color
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#ebc300 is a saturated, golden yellow that radiates immediate energy. Because of its high intensity, it works best as a 10% accent color for calls-to-action or sale highlights rather than a full background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal greys, as the high contrast provides excellent readability. The hex code for this shade is #ebc300, which offers plenty of legibility for black text.
Questions about #ebc300
What is #ebc300 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ebc300 is rgb(235, 195, 0), in HSL hsl(50, 100%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 100%, 8%.
How should I use #ebc300 in a website design?
#ebc300 works best as a punchy 10% accent color for call-to-action buttons or specific highlights that need to grab immediate attention. Because of its intense brightness, avoid using it as a primary background color to prevent eye fatigue.
What colors pair well with the #ebc300 yellow?
This golden yellow looks striking against deep charcoal or dark navy backgrounds because the high contrast ensures excellent text legibility. To create a more balanced, energetic palette, try pairing #ebc300 with cool, neutral greys that ground its intensity.
Is #ebc300 readable on white or black?
#ebc300 has a 1.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.33:1 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.