#ECC113 Hex Color
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Vivid, saturated, and warm, this yellow demands attention. #ecc113 works best as an accent, on sale tags, buttons, and safety signage, where a small dose does the work. It can wash out next to white at large sizes, but black text reads clearly on it at roughly 12.2:1 contrast. The hex code #ecc113 suits budget promotions and construction branding.
Questions about #ecc113
What is #ecc113 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ecc113 is rgb(236, 193, 19), in HSL hsl(48, 85%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 92%, 7%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ecc113?
Deep navy and charcoal give this yellow the contrast it needs to feel bold instead of loud. Black text is the safest choice on it, passing contrast at about 12.2:1.
Is #ecc113 readable on white or black?
#ecc113 has a 1.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.20:1 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.