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#E5DC8A color code is #E5DC8A. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #e5dc8a.

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#E5DC8A Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #E5DC8A is 0.6968. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.41:1 against white and 14.94:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#E5DC8A on white1.41:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#E5DC8A on black14.94:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #E5DC8A1.41:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #E5DC8A14.94:1AAA

#E5DC8A — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #E5DC8A?+
The hex code for #E5DC8A is #E5DC8A. In RGB it's rgb(229, 220, 138), and in HSL it's hsl(54, 64%, 72%).
What is the RGB value of #E5DC8A?+
#E5DC8A in RGB is (229, 220, 138). Written in CSS: rgb(229, 220, 138).
What is the CMYK value of #E5DC8A?+
#E5DC8A converts to CMYK(0%, 4%, 40%, 10%) for print. Hex equivalent is #E5DC8A.
Is #e5dc8a a warm or cool color?+
#E5DC8A (#E5DC8A) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 54° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #e5dc8a belong to?+
#E5DC8A belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 54°, 64%, 72% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #e5dc8a accessible for body text on a white background?+
#E5DC8A on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.41:1 — 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 #e5dc8a?+
The nearest Pantone match for #E5DC8A (#E5DC8A) is 4308 C Banana, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #E5DC8A in design

Practical guidance for using #e5dc8a (#E5DC8A) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#E5DC8A (#E5DC8A) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 14.9:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.4:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #E5DC8A (#E5DC8A) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. 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

#E5DC8A 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 — #e5dc8a 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

#E5DC8A 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.