#E5A757 Hex Color
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This golden-orange hue balances warm, sun-drenched saturation with a soft, mellow lightness. The hex code #e5a757 reads approachable and optimistic, making it an excellent choice for playful branding or spring-inspired illustrations. It pairs beautifully with deep charcoal grays to create high-contrast, readable layouts. While this shade brings energy to small accents, use it sparingly as a primary background to avoid overwhelming the viewer’s eye.
Questions about #e5a757
What is #e5a757 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5a757 is rgb(229, 167, 87), in HSL hsl(34, 73%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 62%, 10%.
What colors pair best with #e5a757?
#e5a757 works best when balanced against deep neutral tones to ground its inherent playfulness. Pair it with dark charcoal for high-contrast readability in UI design, or use creamy off-whites to soften its golden intensity in branding projects.
Is #e5a757 readable on white or black?
#e5a757 has a 2.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.99:1 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.