#E1B955 Hex Color
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#e1b955 is a mellow golden yellow, warm and glowing without shouting. Its mid-level saturation feels friendly, which suits spring themes, sale banners, and baby products. Black text reads clearly on it at about 11.3:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal, and know what colors make orange before nudging its warmth. Use it as a background or supporting tone, since large fields can turn muddy.
Questions about #e1b955
What is #e1b955 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e1b955 is rgb(225, 185, 85), in HSL hsl(43, 70%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 62%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #e1b955?
Deep teal and charcoal give #e1b955 the strongest contrast and keep its warmth from going flat. Cream and soft brown suit gentler, spring-like palettes. For a bolder mix, add a muted plum accent.
Is #e1b955 readable on white or black?
#e1b955 has a 1.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.27:1 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.