#E5CF09 Hex Color
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Close to the yellow of a safety vest or fresh lemon peel, #e5cf09 is a bright golden yellow with a slight green edge. Its high saturation makes it shout, so it works best as a small accent or on sale tags, not as a full background. Black text reads clearly on top at about 13.3:1 contrast. The hex code #e5cf09 suits budget branding, clearance banners, and construction signage.
Questions about #e5cf09
What is #e5cf09 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5cf09 is rgb(229, 207, 9), in HSL hsl(54, 92%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 96%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e5cf09?
#e5cf09 pairs well with charcoal, deep navy, and dark plum, which all tone down its brightness. Skip soft grays and pale pastels, since they make it look washed out.
Is #e5cf09 readable on white or black?
#e5cf09 has a 1.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.26:1 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.