#ECC67B Hex Color
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#ecc67b is a light, muted yellow with warm golden and beige undertones. Its soft finish brings freshness and optimism to spring themes, baby products, sale graphics, and construction branding. Use it as a dominant background with black text, which achieves about a 12.9:1 contrast ratio. The hex code #ecc67b pairs well with navy and warm brown accents.
Questions about #ecc67b
What is #ecc67b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ecc67b is rgb(236, 198, 123), in HSL hsl(40, 75%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 48%, 7%.
Is #ecc67b a warm or cool color?
#ecc67b reads as a warm, muted yellow because its golden hue is softened by beige undertones, giving it a gentle, optimistic feel rather than the sharper energy of a bright yellow.
What colors pair well with #ecc67b?
#ecc67b pairs well with navy for crisp contrast and warm brown for a grounded look, while its muted golden tone keeps palettes welcoming in backgrounds, accents, and seasonal design work.
Is #ecc67b readable on white or black?
#ecc67b has a 1.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.93:1 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.