#E5C299 Hex Color
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#e5c299 is a dusty, unsaturated orange that functions as a warm beige. It works best as a grounding neutral for organic design projects. To prevent it from looking washed out, pair this shade with deep charcoal or espresso tones. Since it remains light, black text provides excellent contrast against this hex code, ensuring high readability for body copy.
Questions about #e5c299
What is #e5c299 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5c299 is rgb(229, 194, 153), in HSL hsl(32, 59%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 33%, 10%.
How can I use #e5c299 in web design?
Use #e5c299 as a subtle background color for organic or minimalist brands that require high readability. Because the tone is light, pairing it with black text ensures your content remains accessible while providing a soft, warm aesthetic that feels approachable and professional.
Is #e5c299 readable on white or black?
#e5c299 has a 1.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.50:1 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.