#E2D253 Hex Color
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#e2d253 is a warm, glowing yellow with high lightness and strong saturation, softened by a subtle olive undertone. Its upbeat energy suits sale graphics, budget-focused branding, construction signage, and opportunity-led campaigns. Use it as a bright supporting tone or accent rather than a full-page background; black text remains highly readable, with about 13.6:1 contrast. The hex code is #e2d253.
Questions about #e2d253
What is #e2d253 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e2d253 is rgb(226, 210, 83), in HSL hsl(53, 71%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 63%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e2d253?
For a balanced palette, #e2d253 pairs well with navy, charcoal, and muted burgundy, which ground its bright warmth without competing for attention in headlines, buttons, or promotional layouts with generous breathing room.
Does #e2d253 read as warm or cool?
#e2d253 reads warm because its yellow base carries more red than blue, while its olive-leaning undertone, light value, and strong saturation create an upbeat, glowing impression instead of a dusty or subdued one.
Is #e2d253 readable on white or black?
#e2d253 has a 1.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.57:1 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.