#E5A64E Hex Color
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Warm and softly muted, #e5a64e is an orange with mellow yellow undertones. Its lightness gives designs a youthful, optimistic feel, while moderate saturation keeps it approachable rather than loud. Use the hex code #e5a64e for spring or autumn backgrounds, food branding, and youth-focused accents. Black text reads clearly on this color.
Questions about #e5a64e
What is #e5a64e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5a64e is rgb(229, 166, 78), in HSL hsl(35, 74%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 66%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e5a64e?
Is #e5a64e warm or cool?
#e5a64e reads as a warm orange because its yellow undertone and golden appearance suggest sunlight and autumn hues. Its softened saturation keeps the effect friendly and mellow rather than bright or aggressive.
Is #e5a64e readable on white or black?
#e5a64e has a 2.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.89:1 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.