#E5DD85 Hex Color
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#e5dd85 is a light, muted yellow with warm golden and slight olive undertones. Its high lightness and gentle saturation create a soft, fresh mood rather than sharp brightness. The hex code #e5dd85 suits spring backgrounds, baby products, budget or sale graphics, and construction accents. Use black text for strong readable contrast, while white can look washed out.
Questions about #e5dd85
What is #e5dd85 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5dd85 is rgb(229, 221, 133), in HSL hsl(55, 65%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 42%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e5dd85?
Pair #e5dd85 with charcoal, navy, or muted terracotta when you need definition against its pale, mellow surface. Charcoal gives the clearest text contrast, while navy adds depth and terracotta reinforces its warm, slightly earthy undertone.
Is #e5dd85 readable on white or black?
#e5dd85 has a 1.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.01:1 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.