#E1E6B9 Hex Color
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#e1e6b9 is a bleached, unsaturated yellow with a distinct green undertone. This mellow shade suggests airiness and cleanliness, working best as a quiet background for spring-themed designs. Because it is so light, it reads best when paired with deep charcoal or slate gray text to maintain visual contrast. The hex code for this pale yellow is #e1e6b9.
Questions about #e1e6b9
What is #e1e6b9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e1e6b9 is rgb(225, 230, 185), in HSL hsl(67, 47%, 81%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 20%, 10%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
Does #e1e6b9 read as a warm or cool color?
While #e1e6b9 originates from a yellow base, the distinct green undertone pulls it toward the cooler side of the spectrum. It functions as a neutral, bridging the gap between warm sunlight and fresh, organic greenery without becoming overwhelming.
Is #e1e6b9 readable on white or black?
#e1e6b9 has a 1.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.22:1 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.