#E5D716 Hex Color
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Vivid and glowing, the hex code #e5d716 produces a bright yellow with a slight green lean that reads fresh and electric. That full saturation makes it a natural fit for sale tags, budget branding, and construction signage. Treat it as a 10% accent rather than a full background, since it overwhelms large areas. It pairs well with charcoal or deep navy, and black text hits 14.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #e5d716
What is #e5d716 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5d716 is rgb(229, 215, 22), in HSL hsl(56, 82%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 90%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e5d716?
Charcoal and deep navy ground this yellow's intensity, while black text on it reaches a 14.1:1 contrast ratio. Avoid pairing it with orange or lime, which blur the green undertone.
Is #e5d716 readable on white or black?
#e5d716 has a 1.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.06:1 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.