#E5C430 Hex Color
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#e5c430 is a bright, glowing yellow with a golden edge. Its high saturation reads energetic and a little jazzy, which suits sale banners, budget tags, and construction signage. The hex code #e5c430 works best as an accent or supporting tone; as a full background it can overwhelm. Black text sits comfortably on it at about 12.3:1 contrast, and it pairs well with deep navy.
Questions about #e5c430
What is #e5c430 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5c430 is rgb(229, 196, 48), in HSL hsl(49, 78%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 79%, 10%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e5c430?
Is #e5c430 readable on white or black?
#e5c430 has a 1.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.27:1 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.