#ECAC04 Hex Color
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#ecac04 is a saturated, medium-light yellow with warm golden-orange undertones. Its bright, glowing character suggests enthusiasm and opportunity, making it effective for sale graphics, budget brands, and construction accents. Use it as a small accent against navy or charcoal rather than a full background. The hex code #ecac04 supports clear black text for accessible body copy.
Questions about #ecac04
What is #ecac04 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ecac04 is rgb(236, 172, 4), in HSL hsl(43, 97%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 98%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #ecac04?
Does #ecac04 look warm or cool?
#ecac04 reads as a warm yellow because its saturated base leans toward orange rather than green, giving the shade a golden cast associated with energy and optimism rather than the cooler, sharper feel of green-leaning yellows.
Is #ecac04 readable on white or black?
#ecac04 has a 2.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.46:1 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.