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#E8A010 color code is #E8A010. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #e8a010.

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#E8A010 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #E8A010 is 0.4233. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.22:1 against white and 9.47:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#E8A010 on white2.22:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#E8A010 on black9.47:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #E8A0102.22:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #E8A0109.47:1AAA

#E8A010 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #E8A010?+
The hex code for #E8A010 is #E8A010. In RGB it's rgb(232, 160, 16), and in HSL it's hsl(40, 87%, 49%).
What is the RGB value of #E8A010?+
#E8A010 in RGB is (232, 160, 16). Written in CSS: rgb(232, 160, 16).
What is the CMYK value of #E8A010?+
#E8A010 converts to CMYK(0%, 31%, 93%, 9%) for print. Hex equivalent is #E8A010.
Is #e8a010 a warm or cool color?+
#E8A010 (#E8A010) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 40° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #e8a010 belong to?+
#E8A010 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 40°, 87%, 49% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #e8a010 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#E8A010 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.22:1 — 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 #e8a010?+
The nearest Pantone match for #E8A010 (#E8A010) is 786 C Pantone 786 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #E8A010 in design

Practical guidance for using #e8a010 (#E8A010) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#E8A010 (#E8A010) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 9.5:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.2:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #E8A010 (#E8A010) 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

#E8A010 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 — #e8a010 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

#E8A010 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 #E8A010

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #e8a010 (#E8A010). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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