#E0D059 Hex Color
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Reach for #e0d059 when a design needs the energy of a sale banner without the sting of pure yellow. This mellow shade carries warm, slightly golden undertones, so it glows instead of glaring. Black text hits strong contrast ratios on it, which makes the hex code #e0d059 a safe pick for badges, labels, and budget-friendly promotions. It also flatters deep navy.
Questions about #e0d059
What is #e0d059 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e0d059 is rgb(224, 208, 89), in HSL hsl(53, 69%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 60%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #e0d059?
Deep navy, charcoal, and dark teal all make #e0d059 look richer by contrast. Skip pairing it with white or pale neutrals, where it tends to wash out.
Is #e0d059 readable on white or black?
#e0d059 has a 1.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.33:1 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.