#E5A659 Hex Color
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#e5a659 is a cheerful, golden orange with a mellow, pastel saturation. It feels optimistic and energetic without becoming overly aggressive. As a mid-tone, it pairs effectively with deep charcoal or navy to create strong visual interest in branding. Because it offers high readability, this hex code works well for both large background blocks and smaller UI elements where you need a friendly, approachable touch.
Questions about #e5a659
What is #e5a659 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5a659 is rgb(229, 166, 89), in HSL hsl(33, 73%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 61%, 10%.
What colors pair best with #e5a659 for branding?
Is #e5a659 readable on white or black?
#e5a659 has a 2.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.93:1 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.