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#E4C567 color code is #E4C567. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #e4c567.

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#E4C567 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #E4C567 is 0.5741. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.68:1 against white and 12.48:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#E4C567 on white1.68:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#E4C567 on black12.48:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #E4C5671.68:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #E4C56712.48:1AAA

#E4C567 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #E4C567?+
The hex code for #E4C567 is #E4C567. In RGB it's rgb(228, 197, 103), and in HSL it's hsl(45, 70%, 65%).
What is the RGB value of #E4C567?+
#E4C567 in RGB is (228, 197, 103). Written in CSS: rgb(228, 197, 103).
What is the CMYK value of #E4C567?+
#E4C567 converts to CMYK(0%, 14%, 55%, 11%) for print. Hex equivalent is #E4C567.
Is #e4c567 a warm or cool color?+
#E4C567 (#E4C567) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 45° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #e4c567 belong to?+
#E4C567 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 45°, 70%, 65% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #e4c567 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#E4C567 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.68:1 — 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 #e4c567?+
The nearest Pantone match for #E4C567 (#E4C567) is 142 C Pantone 142 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #E4C567 in design

Practical guidance for using #e4c567 (#E4C567) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#E4C567 (#E4C567) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 12.5:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.7:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #E4C567 (#E4C567) 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

#E4C567 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 — #e4c567 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

#E4C567 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.