#E5D047 Hex Color
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#e5d047 is a warm, fairly vivid yellow with a glowing surface and mellow golden undertones. Its high lightness brings enthusiasm and positivity without the harsh glare of neon. Use it as a small accent for sale graphics, budget messaging, or construction signage. This hex code supports black text at about 13.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #e5d047
What is #e5d047 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5d047 is rgb(229, 208, 71), in HSL hsl(52, 75%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 69%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e5d047?
#e5d047 pairs well with charcoal or navy, which temper its bright warmth without flattening its energy. Use those darker tones for text, borders, or supporting blocks, while letting the yellow carry accents and calls to action.
Is #e5d047 readable on white or black?
#e5d047 has a 1.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.44:1 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.