#E2B459 Hex Color
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The hex code #e2b459 is a warm, muted golden yellow with medium lightness and gentle saturation. Its soft glow suggests optimism and youthful energy without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone for spring branding, baby products, sale graphics, or construction themes. Black text stays highly readable, making it practical for backgrounds and labels.
Questions about #e2b459
What is #e2b459 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e2b459 is rgb(226, 180, 89), in HSL hsl(40, 70%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 61%, 11%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e2b459?
Does #e2b459 read as a warm or cool color?
#e2b459 reads as a warm color because its yellow base is softened by a golden, slightly earthy cast rather than a green or blue undertone in most palettes and interfaces.
Is #e2b459 readable on white or black?
#e2b459 has a 1.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.90:1 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.