#E5BE75 Hex Color
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This mellow, unsaturated gold feels light and approachable, avoiding the harsh intensity of primary yellows. Because it offers high contrast against black text, #e5be75 works well for UI elements that prioritize readability. It shines as a background accent to ground darker, more saturated palettes. The hex code for this soft, sunny shade is #e5be75, which brings a gentle, optimistic warmth to design interfaces.
Questions about #e5be75
What is #e5be75 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5be75 is rgb(229, 190, 117), in HSL hsl(39, 68%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 49%, 10%.
What design mood does #e5be75 convey?
This color projects a sense of gentle optimism and approachability, lacking the aggressive sharpness often found in primary yellows. It creates a welcoming, grounded atmosphere that feels less like a warning sign and more like a warm, supportive interface accent.
Is #e5be75 readable on white or black?
#e5be75 has a 1.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.95:1 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.