#E5D267 Hex Color
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This glowing, muted yellow offers a warm and accessible tone for spring-themed designs or friendly branding. Because it is highly readable, #e5d267 works effectively as a base for small body text or UI backgrounds. While it pairs well with deep charcoals, you might experiment by mixing pink to create a soft, modern contrast. The hex code for this cheerful shade is #e5d267.
Questions about #e5d267
What is #e5d267 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5d267 is rgb(229, 210, 103), in HSL hsl(51, 71%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 55%, 10%.
How should #e5d267 be used in UI design?
Use #e5d267 as a soft, readable base for interface backgrounds or as a friendly accent color. It provides strong contrast against deep charcoal text, making it a functional choice for web layouts that need to feel approachable and light.
Does #e5d267 lean warm or cool?
The #e5d267 shade has a distinctly warm, golden quality that feels inviting rather than harsh. It lacks the sharp, acidic bite of pure neon yellow, making it better suited for wellness branding, spring-themed palettes, and comfortable, modern user interfaces.
Is #e5d267 readable on white or black?
#e5d267 has a 1.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.74:1 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.