#E5D269 Hex Color
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Softened by high lightness and moderate saturation, #e5d269 is a warm yellow with gentle golden undertones. Its mellow, optimistic character suits spring branding, baby products, sale graphics, and construction themes. Use it as a dominant background with charcoal or deep plum accents; black text reads clearly at about 13.8:1 contrast. The hex code is #e5d269.
Questions about #e5d269
What is #e5d269 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5d269 is rgb(229, 210, 105), in HSL hsl(51, 70%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 54%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e5d269?
Pair #e5d269 with charcoal for strong contrast, or combine it with deep plum, muted sage, or warm brown to build a balanced palette that tones down its brightness while keeping its mellow golden warmth and optimistic feel.
Is #e5d269 a warm or cool color?
#e5d269 reads as a warm yellow because its golden undertone leans toward orange rather than green, while its high lightness softens the intensity and gives it a mellow, approachable appearance.
Is #e5d269 readable on white or black?
#e5d269 has a 1.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.75:1 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.