#EFB915 Hex Color
Vibrant golden yellow with high energy
This sparkling, high-chroma yellow radiates energy and optimism. As a bold saturated tone, #efb915 works best as a punchy accent color rather than a primary background, where it can easily overwhelm the eye. Pair it with deep charcoal or matte black for high-contrast readability. The hex code #efb915 is a reliable choice for call-to-action buttons or highlights that require immediate user attention.
Questions about #efb915
What is #efb915 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #efb915 is rgb(239, 185, 21), in HSL hsl(45, 87%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 91%, 6%.
Is #efb915 a good choice for text on a white background?
Avoid using #efb915 for standard body text or small, thin fonts because it lacks the necessary contrast against white to meet accessibility standards. It functions best as a bright decorative element, icon, or bold button background where high readability is not required.
Is #efb915 readable on white or black?
#efb915 has a 1.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.62:1 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.