#E5C992 Hex Color
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A light, muted beige-yellow with soft golden undertones, #e5c992 is a warm hex code with dusty, pastel character. Its low saturation creates a gentle, airy mood for interiors, spring layouts, baby products, and luxury packaging. Use it as a dominant background with charcoal text; black text reaches about 13.1:1, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #e5c992
What is #e5c992 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5c992 is rgb(229, 201, 146), in HSL hsl(40, 61%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 36%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e5c992?
#e5c992 pairs well with charcoal, muted olive, terracotta, and deep navy, which give its pale beige-yellow base enough contrast while preserving a warm, refined palette for branding, interiors, packaging, and editorial layouts.
Is #e5c992 readable on white or black?
#e5c992 has a 1.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.10:1 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.