#E5C71D Hex Color
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#e5c71d is a bright, warm yellow with strong saturation and a slightly golden, mellow undertone. Its upbeat energy suits sale graphics, budget brands, construction signage, and opportunity-focused campaigns. Use it as a bold accent against charcoal or deep navy rather than a full background. Black text remains highly legible, and the hex code is #e5c71d.
Questions about #e5c71d
What is #e5c71d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5c71d is rgb(229, 199, 29), in HSL hsl(51, 79%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 87%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e5c71d?
Is #e5c71d readable on white or black?
#e5c71d has a 1.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.51:1 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.