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#E5BC5D color code is #E5BC5D. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #e5bc5d.

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#E5BC5D Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #E5BC5D is 0.5341. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.80:1 against white and 11.68:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#E5BC5D on white1.80:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#E5BC5D on black11.68:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #E5BC5D1.80:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #E5BC5D11.68:1AAA

#E5BC5D — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #E5BC5D?+
The hex code for #E5BC5D is #E5BC5D. In RGB it's rgb(229, 188, 93), and in HSL it's hsl(42, 72%, 63%).
What is the RGB value of #E5BC5D?+
#E5BC5D in RGB is (229, 188, 93). Written in CSS: rgb(229, 188, 93).
What is the CMYK value of #E5BC5D?+
#E5BC5D converts to CMYK(0%, 18%, 59%, 10%) for print. Hex equivalent is #E5BC5D.
Is #e5bc5d a warm or cool color?+
#E5BC5D (#E5BC5D) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 42° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #e5bc5d belong to?+
#E5BC5D belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 42°, 72%, 63% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #e5bc5d accessible for body text on a white background?+
#E5BC5D on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.8:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #e5bc5d?+
The nearest Pantone match for #E5BC5D (#E5BC5D) is 736 C Pantone 736 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #E5BC5D in design

Practical guidance for using #e5bc5d (#E5BC5D) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#E5BC5D (#E5BC5D) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 11.7:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.8:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #E5BC5D (#E5BC5D) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#E5BC5D flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #e5bc5d can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#E5BC5D works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.