#E1EBA1 Hex Color
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This pale, unsaturated yellow carries strong chartreuse undertones, making it feel more acidic than a traditional cream. Because the hex code #e1eba1 provides excellent contrast against black text, it works well as a background for clean, minimal interfaces. Pair it with dark slate grays to anchor the lightness, as it can otherwise wash out when placed directly next to white.
Questions about #e1eba1
What is #e1eba1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e1eba1 is rgb(225, 235, 161), in HSL hsl(68, 65%, 78%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 31%, 8%.
What colors pair best with #e1eba1?
Because #e1eba1 is quite light and acidic, it works best when anchored by dark, neutral tones like charcoal or deep slate gray. These darker colors provide the necessary contrast to keep the design from looking washed out or flat.
Is #e1eba1 a good choice for text backgrounds?
#e1eba1 works effectively as a background for minimal interfaces, especially when paired with high-contrast, dark-colored text. However, avoid placing it directly against pure white, as the lack of contrast can make the color appear dull and difficult to read.
Is #e1eba1 readable on white or black?
#e1eba1 has a 1.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.59:1 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.