#E1F499 Hex Color
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Pastel and luminous, #e1f499 is a mellow yellow with a slight green undertone and soft saturation. Its lightness creates a gentle, youthful mood suited to spring layouts, baby products, budget promotions, and cheerful backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal, since it can wash out beside white. The hex code #e1f499 supports highly readable black body text.
Questions about #e1f499
What is #e1f499 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e1f499 is rgb(225, 244, 153), in HSL hsl(73, 81%, 78%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 37%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #e1f499?
Navy and charcoal pair well with #e1f499 because their dark values anchor its pale, softly saturated yellow-green appearance; sage can create a gentler related palette, while white alone may leave the shade looking washed out.
Does #e1f499 read as warm or cool?
It reads as a softly warm pastel because yellow leads its hue, while the slight green undertone keeps it fresh rather than strongly golden. Its high lightness and low saturation make the overall impression gentle and airy.
Is #e1f499 suitable for text and backgrounds?
Black text provides strong readability on #e1f499, while white text may be harder to distinguish because the background is already very light. Check the exact text size and contrast ratio before using it for essential content.
Is #e1f499 readable on white or black?
#e1f499 has a 1.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.60:1 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.