#ECD080 Hex Color
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A soft, warm yellow with a mellow golden undertone, #ecd080 is light and gently desaturated rather than bright. The hex code suits spring backgrounds, baby products, and friendly sale graphics. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal; black text remains highly readable on this shade.
Questions about #ecd080
What is #ecd080 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ecd080 is rgb(236, 208, 128), in HSL hsl(44, 74%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 46%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #ecd080?
For a balanced palette, pair #ecd080 with navy, charcoal, or a deep burgundy accent; these darker shades anchor its light, warm surface without making the design feel harsh.
Is #ecd080 readable on white or black?
#ecd080 has a 1.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.90:1 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.