#E5E654 Hex Color
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Not quite lemon and not quite neon, #e5e654 is a bright yellow with a soft green undertone. Its high lightness keeps the mood mellow despite the strong saturation, and it works hardest as an accent on sale banners or construction signage rather than a full background. The hex code pairs well with charcoal or deep navy, and black text on it reaches about 15.8:1 contrast. Browse other shades of yellow for close matches.
Questions about #e5e654
What is #e5e654 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5e654 is rgb(229, 230, 84), in HSL hsl(60, 74%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 63%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e5e654?
Charcoal and deep navy give #e5e654 the most polish, since dark neighbors absorb some of its brightness. Avoid white backgrounds, where its pale edge tends to wash out.
Is #e5e654 readable on white or black?
#e5e654 has a 1.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.77:1 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.