#E5B700 Hex Color
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#e5b700 is a saturated, golden yellow with strong warmth and high visibility. It demands attention, making it an excellent choice for call-to-action buttons or small design accents where you need immediate impact. Because it carries such intensity, it can overpower large backgrounds. Pair this hex code with dark charcoals or deep navy for a sharp, readable contrast that keeps your layout balanced.
Questions about #e5b700
What is #e5b700 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5b700 is rgb(229, 183, 0), in HSL hsl(48, 100%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 100%, 10%.
What colors pair best with #e5b700?
Where should I use #e5b700 in my design?
Use this vibrant yellow primarily for small design accents or call-to-action buttons where immediate user focus is required. Because the intensity is so high, filling large background areas often overwhelms the eyes and makes other page elements difficult to read.
Is #e5b700 readable on white or black?
#e5b700 has a 1.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.10:1 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.