#E0A905 Hex Color
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Not a soft pastel, #e0a905 is a saturated golden yellow with an amber undertone that reads warm and energetic. Its intensity earns it a spot as an accent in the 10% of a palette, not a full background. Black text on this hex code hits about 9.8:1 contrast, so it suits sale badges, buttons, and safety signage. It also pairs well with deep navy.
Questions about #e0a905
What is #e0a905 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e0a905 is rgb(224, 169, 5), in HSL hsl(45, 96%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 98%, 12%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e0a905?
Deep navy is the strongest partner for #e0a905, because the dark blue cools its heat and makes the yellow glow. Charcoal and warm brown work for softer, earthier palettes.
Is #e0a905 readable on white or black?
#e0a905 has a 2.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.84:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.