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#E4D167 color code is #E4D167. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #e4d167.

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#E4D167 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #E4D167 is 0.6307. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.54:1 against white and 13.61:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#E4D167 on white1.54:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#E4D167 on black13.61:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #E4D1671.54:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #E4D16713.61:1AAA

#E4D167 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #E4D167?+
The hex code for #E4D167 is #E4D167. In RGB it's rgb(228, 209, 103), and in HSL it's hsl(51, 70%, 65%).
What is the RGB value of #E4D167?+
#E4D167 in RGB is (228, 209, 103). Written in CSS: rgb(228, 209, 103).
What is the CMYK value of #E4D167?+
#E4D167 converts to CMYK(0%, 8%, 55%, 11%) for print. Hex equivalent is #E4D167.
Is #e4d167 a warm or cool color?+
#E4D167 (#E4D167) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 51° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #e4d167 belong to?+
#E4D167 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 51°, 70%, 65% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #e4d167 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#E4D167 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.54:1 — 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 #e4d167?+
The nearest Pantone match for #E4D167 (#E4D167) is 609 C Pantone 609 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #E4D167 in design

Practical guidance for using #e4d167 (#E4D167) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#E4D167 (#E4D167) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 13.6:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.5:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #E4D167 (#E4D167) 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

#E4D167 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 — #e4d167 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

#E4D167 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.