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#E6D470 color code is #E6D470. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #e6d470.

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#E6D470 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #E6D470 is 0.6508. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.50:1 against white and 14.02:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#E6D470 on white1.50:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#E6D470 on black14.02:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #E6D4701.50:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #E6D47014.02:1AAA

#E6D470 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #E6D470?+
The hex code for #E6D470 is #E6D470. In RGB it's rgb(230, 212, 112), and in HSL it's hsl(51, 70%, 67%).
What is the RGB value of #E6D470?+
#E6D470 in RGB is (230, 212, 112). Written in CSS: rgb(230, 212, 112).
What is the CMYK value of #E6D470?+
#E6D470 converts to CMYK(0%, 8%, 51%, 10%) for print. Hex equivalent is #E6D470.
Is #e6d470 a warm or cool color?+
#E6D470 (#E6D470) 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 #e6d470 belong to?+
#E6D470 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 51°, 70%, 67% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #e6d470 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#E6D470 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.5:1 — 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 #e6d470?+
The nearest Pantone match for #E6D470 (#E6D470) is 12-0720 Straw, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #E6D470 in design

Practical guidance for using #e6d470 (#E6D470) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#E6D470 (#E6D470) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 14.0:1 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, #E6D470 (#E6D470) 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

#E6D470 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 — #e6d470 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

#E6D470 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.