#E5BB60 Hex Color
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#e5bb60 is a warm, mellow yellow with a softly muted, golden quality rather than sharp brightness. Its pastel-leaning lightness brings a fresh, upbeat feel to spring themes, baby products, sale graphics, and budget-focused branding. Use the hex code #e5bb60 as a supporting tone or broad background, with black text for clear, accessible readability.
Questions about #e5bb60
What is #e5bb60 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5bb60 is rgb(229, 187, 96), in HSL hsl(41, 72%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 58%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e5bb60?
Navy and charcoal give #e5bb60 a stronger, more readable counterpoint, while muted sage or terracotta can build a warmer palette. Keep the yellow as a supporting accent beside darker neutrals for a balanced interface or brand palette.
Is #e5bb60 readable on white or black?
#e5bb60 has a 1.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.60:1 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.