#E5C063 Hex Color
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Reach for this mellow yellow when a sale banner, baby line, or spring theme needs warmth without shouting. Its muted saturation keeps things soft and friendly, though it can wash out next to plain white. Black text reads clearly on it at about 12.1:1 contrast, well past AA. The hex code for this yellow is #e5c063, and it flatters deep plum or charcoal far more than cream.
Questions about #e5c063
What is #e5c063 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5c063 is rgb(229, 192, 99), in HSL hsl(43, 71%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 57%, 10%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e5c063?
Deep plum, navy, and charcoal all make this muted yellow read richer and warmer than it does beside white or cream. Use dark tones for text and accents, since #e5c063 holds its own as a supporting background or accent in a 60/30/10 layout.
Is #e5c063 readable on white or black?
#e5c063 has a 1.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.05:1 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.