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#E8D020 color code is #E8D020. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #e8d020.

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#E8D020 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #E8D020 is 0.6237. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.56:1 against white and 13.47:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#E8D020 on white1.56:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#E8D020 on black13.47:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #E8D0201.56:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #E8D02013.47:1AAA

#E8D020 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #E8D020?+
The hex code for #E8D020 is #E8D020. In RGB it's rgb(232, 208, 32), and in HSL it's hsl(53, 81%, 52%).
What is the RGB value of #E8D020?+
#E8D020 in RGB is (232, 208, 32). Written in CSS: rgb(232, 208, 32).
What is the CMYK value of #E8D020?+
#E8D020 converts to CMYK(0%, 10%, 86%, 9%) for print. Hex equivalent is #E8D020.
Is #e8d020 a warm or cool color?+
#E8D020 (#E8D020) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 53° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #e8d020 belong to?+
#E8D020 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 53°, 81%, 52% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #e8d020 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#E8D020 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.56:1 — 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 #e8d020?+
The nearest Pantone match for #E8D020 (#E8D020) is 603 C Pantone 603 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #E8D020 in design

Practical guidance for using #e8d020 (#E8D020) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#E8D020 (#E8D020) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 13.5:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.6:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #E8D020 (#E8D020) 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

#E8D020 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 — #e8d020 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

#E8D020 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 #E8D020

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #e8d020 (#E8D020). Click through for the full brand color guide.

IKEA#FFDA1A · IKEA YellowMcDonald's#FFC72C · McDonald's Yellow