#E5CF60 Hex Color
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A mellow, medium-light yellow with a gold undertone, #e5cf60 glows without shouting. Its softened saturation reads friendly and warm, which suits sale banners, budget branding, and construction signage. It works best as a supporting tone or accent; stretched across a full background it can turn muddy next to white. Pair it with deep navy for contrast. Black text on this hex code reaches about 13.4:1, well past the 4.5:1 that WCAG AA asks for body copy.
Questions about #e5cf60
What is #e5cf60 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5cf60 is rgb(229, 207, 96), in HSL hsl(50, 72%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 58%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e5cf60?
What feeling does #e5cf60 give in a design?
#e5cf60 conveys enthusiasm and spontaneity thanks to its light, moderately muted character. That warm glow reads inviting rather than loud, which is why it fits promotional and budget-friendly work.
Is #e5cf60 readable on white or black?
#e5cf60 has a 1.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.42:1 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.