#E5C96F Hex Color
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A mellow, golden yellow with a dusty softness to it. #e5c96f glows without shouting, thanks to its muted saturation and warm undertones. The hex code works well as a base for spring themes, baby products, and sale graphics. Black text hits about 12.9:1 contrast here, so small copy stays readable. Pair it with slate blue for a calmer take on a classic combo.
Questions about #e5c96f
What is #e5c96f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5c96f is rgb(229, 201, 111), in HSL hsl(46, 69%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 52%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e5c96f?
Slate blue, olive, and charcoal all balance its warm glow. Deep navy also works, making the yellow read brighter and more golden by comparison.
Is #e5c96f readable on white or black?
#e5c96f has a 1.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.91:1 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.