#E5BB59 Hex Color
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#e5bb59 is a warm, mellow yellow with muted golden undertones and a soft, lightly weathered finish. Its gentle brightness suggests optimism and fresh beginnings without feeling loud. Use it for spring backgrounds, sale graphics, baby products, or construction branding. The hex code #e5bb59 supports clear black text, offering about 11.6:1 contrast for accessible interface surfaces.
Questions about #e5bb59
What is #e5bb59 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5bb59 is rgb(229, 187, 89), in HSL hsl(42, 73%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 61%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e5bb59?
#e5bb59 pairs well with charcoal for grounded contrast, navy for a refined warm-cool balance, and muted sage for a softer natural palette; these darker or subdued partners keep its mellow yellow from feeling overly bright.
Is #e5bb59 warm or cool?
#e5bb59 reads as a warm yellow because its golden, slightly muted undertones shift it away from a cool, lemon-like yellow, giving the shade a mellow character that feels friendly, optimistic, and approachable in visual designs.
Is #e5bb59 readable on white or black?
#e5bb59 has a 1.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.58:1 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.