#E5AB0D Hex Color
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With its warm golden-yellow cast and strong saturation, #e5ab0d feels upbeat, spontaneous, and full of forward motion. The hex code works well for sale graphics, budget branding, and construction accents, where it draws attention without looking fluorescent. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or navy; black text also reads clearly for accessible labels.
Questions about #e5ab0d
What is #e5ab0d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5ab0d is rgb(229, 171, 13), in HSL hsl(44, 89%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 94%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e5ab0d?
Why does #e5ab0d feel warm rather than cool?
It reads as warm because its red and green values create a saturated golden-yellow base, while the very low blue value keeps it sunny rather than cool in most visual settings. That warmth suggests energy and optimism, though its brightness can feel assertive over large areas.
Is #e5ab0d readable on white or black?
#e5ab0d has a 2.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.16:1 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.