#E5BB13 Hex Color
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Not a soft lemon, #e5bb13 is a bold golden yellow, saturated and warm with a real glow. It reads enthusiastic and a bit loud, which suits sale banners, budget branding, and construction signage. Treat it as a small accent rather than a full background, where it can tire the eye. It looks sharp against deep navy, and black text stays readable on it.
Questions about #e5bb13
What is #e5bb13 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5bb13 is rgb(229, 187, 19), in HSL hsl(48, 85%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 92%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e5bb13?
Deep navy, charcoal, and near-black give #e5bb13 the most contrast and keep its brightness in check. For a softer palette, try muted teal or warm brown instead of pastels.
Is #e5bb13 readable on white or black?
#e5bb13 has a 1.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.44:1 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.