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#E4BC1B color code is #E4BC1B. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #e4bc1b.

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#E4BC1B Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #E4BC1B is 0.5254. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.82:1 against white and 11.51:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#E4BC1B on white1.82:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#E4BC1B on black11.51:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #E4BC1B1.82:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #E4BC1B11.51:1AAA

#E4BC1B — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #E4BC1B?+
The hex code for #E4BC1B is #E4BC1B. In RGB it's rgb(228, 188, 27), and in HSL it's hsl(48, 79%, 50%).
What is the RGB value of #E4BC1B?+
#E4BC1B in RGB is (228, 188, 27). Written in CSS: rgb(228, 188, 27).
What is the CMYK value of #E4BC1B?+
#E4BC1B converts to CMYK(0%, 18%, 88%, 11%) for print. Hex equivalent is #E4BC1B.
Is #e4bc1b a warm or cool color?+
#E4BC1B (#E4BC1B) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 48° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #e4bc1b belong to?+
#E4BC1B belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 48°, 79%, 50% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #e4bc1b accessible for body text on a white background?+
#E4BC1B on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.82:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #e4bc1b?+
The nearest Pantone match for #E4BC1B (#E4BC1B) is 604 C Pantone 604 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #E4BC1B in design

Practical guidance for using #e4bc1b (#E4BC1B) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#E4BC1B (#E4BC1B) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 11.5:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.8:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #E4BC1B (#E4BC1B) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#E4BC1B flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #e4bc1b can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#E4BC1B works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #E4BC1B

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #e4bc1b (#E4BC1B). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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