#E5C37F Hex Color
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This mellow, unsaturated yellow provides a gentle warmth for spring-themed branding and baby products. Because of its lightness, black text maintains excellent readability over #e5c37f, making it a practical choice for UI backgrounds. Pair this hex code with deep charcoal grays to balance its glowing tone. It functions best as an approachable base rather than a high-contrast accent.
Questions about #e5c37f
What is #e5c37f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5c37f is rgb(229, 195, 127), in HSL hsl(40, 66%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 45%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e5c37f in a design scheme?
#e5c37f works best when grounded by deep neutrals like charcoal or dark gray, which provide the necessary contrast to keep it from looking washed out. For a cohesive palette, you can also incorporate soft sage greens or muted blues.
Is #e5c37f suitable for text backgrounds?
Yes, #e5c37f makes for an excellent UI background color because its lightness allows black or deep, dark-colored text to maintain high readability. It functions as an approachable alternative to pure white or stark creams without straining the eyes.
Is #e5c37f readable on white or black?
#e5c37f has a 1.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.44:1 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.