#E0BF5A Hex Color
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#e0bf5a is a mellow pastel yellow with a soft golden glow. Its moderate saturation keeps it warm without shouting, and black text passes easily on it at about 11.8:1 contrast, so it works as a full background. Pair it with slate blue or deep teal for a fresher look than the usual white. In fine print it can turn muddy, so save it for larger surfaces.
Questions about #e0bf5a
What is #e0bf5a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e0bf5a is rgb(224, 191, 90), in HSL hsl(45, 68%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 60%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #e0bf5a?
Slate blue, deep teal, and charcoal all flatter #e0bf5a and keep its golden undertone warm rather than brassy. For softer palettes, try muted sage or warm cream. Next to plain white it can look washed out, so darker partners hold up better.
Is #e0bf5a readable on white or black?
#e0bf5a has a 1.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.76:1 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.