#E2B553 Hex Color
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#e2b553 is a warm, mellow yellow with golden undertones and moderate saturation. Its glowing character brings optimism and youthful energy to spring graphics, baby products, sale banners, and construction branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal rather than a full-page background. The hex code #e2b553 gives black text about an 11:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #e2b553
What is #e2b553 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e2b553 is rgb(226, 181, 83), in HSL hsl(41, 71%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 63%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e2b553?
Is #e2b553 a warm or cool color?
#e2b553 reads as a warm yellow because its golden hue leans toward orange rather than green. Its moderate saturation keeps it mellow instead of neon, making the color feel optimistic and approachable.
Is #e2b553 readable on white or black?
#e2b553 has a 1.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.96:1 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.