#EFC426 Hex Color
Bright golden energy with warm punch
Bright and warm, #efc426 is a highly saturated yellow with a golden undertone. Its glowing energy suggests enthusiasm, opportunity, and spontaneous action, making it effective for sale graphics, budget branding, and construction signage. Use it as a small accent against navy or charcoal, while black text remains highly readable. For reference, the hex code for this warm yellow is #efc426.
Questions about #efc426
What is #efc426 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #efc426 is rgb(239, 196, 38), in HSL hsl(47, 86%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 84%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #efc426?
Is #efc426 a warm or cool color?
#efc426 reads as a warm yellow because its saturated base carries a noticeable golden, slightly orange undertone, giving the shade an energetic, optimistic feel that suits attention-grabbing accents more than quiet backgrounds.
Is #efc426 readable on white or black?
#efc426 has a 1.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.59:1 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.