#E5E357 Hex Color
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#e5e357 is a high-energy yellow with a strong, chartreuse-like lime undertone. Because of its extreme brightness, it works best as a small accent rather than a background color. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal or navy, creating high-contrast layouts. While it is accessible enough for small black text, larger blocks of this shade can quickly overwhelm a design.
Questions about #e5e357
What is #e5e357 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5e357 is rgb(229, 227, 87), in HSL hsl(59, 73%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 62%, 10%.
How should I use #e5e357 in a design layout?
#e5e357 is an intense accent color that functions best in small, high-impact areas like call-to-action buttons or highlights. Because of its extreme brightness, avoid using it for large blocks of text or backgrounds, as it can quickly overwhelm a viewer's eyes.
What colors pair well with #e5e357?
Is #e5e357 readable on white or black?
#e5e357 has a 1.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.45:1 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.