#E5AE06 Hex Color
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With its warm golden cast and strong saturation, #e5ae06 feels bright, upbeat, and energetic without looking neon. The hex code works well as a small accent for sale graphics, budget brands, construction signage, and calls to action. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy, and use black text for readable UI labels and body copy.
Questions about #e5ae06
What is #e5ae06 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5ae06 is rgb(229, 174, 6), in HSL hsl(45, 95%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 97%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e5ae06?
What mood does #e5ae06 create in a design?
#e5ae06 conveys upbeat, energetic warmth through its saturated golden-yellow cast, making it effective for calls to action, sale graphics, budget-focused branding, and construction accents, especially when set against dark neutrals.
Is #e5ae06 readable on white or black?
#e5ae06 has a 2.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.38:1 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.