#E5F091 Hex Color
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The hex code #e5f091 creates a luminous pastel yellow with a gentle green cast and mellow warmth. It brings youthful energy to spring graphics, baby products, budget promotions, and construction themes. Use it as a background with dark text, which reaches about 17.2:1 contrast. Charcoal or navy accents help balance its bright, soft appearance.
Questions about #e5f091
What is #e5f091 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5f091 is rgb(229, 240, 145), in HSL hsl(67, 76%, 75%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 40%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #e5f091?
#e5f091 pairs well with charcoal or navy text because those darker blue-gray tones ground its bright pastel warmth and create a clearer visual hierarchy than similarly pale accents on backgrounds. Use them for headings, icons, or borders.
Does #e5f091 look warm or cool?
#e5f091 reads as a warm-leaning pastel yellow, while its gentle green cast adds a fresh, slightly cool lift that keeps the shade from feeling heavy, harsh, or overly golden in use. This balance suits cheerful spring and youth-focused designs.
Is #e5f091 readable on white or black?
#e5f091 has a 1.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.20:1 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.