#E2BB5D Hex Color
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A muted mustard yellow with a mellow, golden warmth, #e2bb5d reads friendly and easygoing rather than loud. It works well as a background for dark text and suits spring branding, packaging, and sale graphics. The hex code #e2bb5d pairs nicely with navy, terracotta, and soft gray neutrals.
Questions about #e2bb5d
What is #e2bb5d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e2bb5d is rgb(226, 187, 93), in HSL hsl(42, 70%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 59%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e2bb5d?
Its muted gold tone flatters navy, charcoal, and cream for a grounded look, or dusty teal for more contrast. Avoid bright primaries, which make the yellow look dull.
Is #e2bb5d a warm or cool color?
Warm. The heavy red and green components give it a golden, honeyed cast that reads cozy and sunny rather than bright or lemony.
Is #e2bb5d readable on white or black?
#e2bb5d has a 1.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.49:1 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.