#ECE475 Hex Color
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Fresh and softly muted, #ece475 is a warm yellow with a gentle green undertone and a sunlit, mellow finish. Its upbeat character suits sale graphics, budget branding, and construction signage, while black text remains highly legible at about 15.9:1 contrast. Use it as a supporting background or bold accent, since white beside it can look washed out. The hex code is #ece475.
Questions about #ece475
What is #ece475 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ece475 is rgb(236, 228, 117), in HSL hsl(56, 76%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 50%, 7%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ece475?
#ece475 pairs well with dark neutrals, deep blue, and muted green, which ground its bright yellow-green warmth without competing for attention; soft cream accents can also support its sunlit feel, while darker tones provide structure.
How should designers use #ece475?
#ece475 works best as a cheerful accent or supporting background in sale graphics, budget branding, and construction signage. Its softly muted yellow keeps the mood upbeat, while its green undertone adds a fresh quality without becoming intensely bright.
Is #ece475 readable on white or black?
#ece475 has a 1.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.92:1 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.