#E5C185 Hex Color
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A warm, mellow golden tone with soft orange undertones, #e5c185 reads as unsaturated and gentle. Because it is light and cheerful, it works best as a supporting accent rather than a dominant base. Pair this shade with dark charcoal or navy to create high-contrast text readability. The hex code for this pleasant, optimistic color is #e5c185, which serves well in spring-themed designs and light UI elements.
Questions about #e5c185
What is #e5c185 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5c185 is rgb(229, 193, 133), in HSL hsl(38, 65%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 42%, 10%.
How should I use #e5c185 in a UI design?
What colors pair well with #e5c185?
#e5c185 works well with complementary blues to balance its inherent warmth and create a visually pleasing, professional palette. It also pairs effectively with earthy tones or off-whites, making it ideal for spring-themed marketing materials or soft, friendly UI components.
Is #e5c185 readable on white or black?
#e5c185 has a 1.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.29:1 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.