#EEB94C Hex Color
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This warm, golden yellow is high-energy and best suited as a bold accent color rather than a main background. The hex code #eeb94c pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal or navy for a modern, high-contrast look. Because it offers strong readability with black text at a 11.7:1 ratio, it remains a reliable choice for buttons or notification badges where you need immediate user attention.
Questions about #eeb94c
What is #eeb94c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eeb94c is rgb(238, 185, 76), in HSL hsl(40, 83%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 68%, 7%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
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Is #eeb94c readable on white or black?
#eeb94c has a 1.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.67:1 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.