#E5C319 Hex Color

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#e5c319 is a bright, warm yellow with strong saturation and a golden undertone. Its sparkle feels enthusiastic and spontaneous, with a positive edge. Use this hex code for sale graphics, budget-focused branding, or construction accents, where it draws attention against charcoal or deep navy. Black text remains highly readable on this color.

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What is #e5c319 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #e5c319 is rgb(229, 195, 25), in HSL hsl(50, 80%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 89%, 10%.

What colors pair well with #e5c319 in a design?

#e5c319 pairs especially well with charcoal and deep navy because their darker, cooler weight tempers its high saturation and makes the golden yellow feel more polished in interfaces, packaging, sale graphics, and calls to action. Use those darker tones for text or framing.

Is #e5c319 readable on white or black?

#e5c319 has a 1.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.15:1 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.

#E5C319 Hex Color

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