#E5B90B Hex Color
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#e5b90b is a bright, warm yellow with strong golden undertones and high saturation. Its glowing energy suggests enthusiasm, opportunity, and upbeat action. Use it as a small accent for sale graphics, budget messaging, or construction signage, where it grabs attention without dominating. Black text reads clearly on this color, making it practical for accessible labels. The hex code is #e5b90b.
Questions about #e5b90b
What is #e5b90b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5b90b is rgb(229, 185, 11), in HSL hsl(48, 91%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 95%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e5b90b?
#e5b90b pairs well with dark navy, charcoal, and muted burgundy, which give its bright golden warmth enough contrast without competing for attention in a layout while preserving its upbeat character. Use these darker tones for type, borders, and larger supporting fields.
Is #e5b90b readable on white or black?
#e5b90b has a 1.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.27:1 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.