#E2E2D9 Hex Color
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#e2e2d9 is a bleached, desaturated yellow that carries a distinctly airy, fragile quality. Because it sits so close to neutral gray, it avoids the artificial sweetness of brighter yellows. Use this hex code as a subtle background base for minimalist UI designs. It provides excellent legibility for black body text, making it a functional choice for high-contrast, text-heavy layouts.
Questions about #e2e2d9
What is #e2e2d9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e2e2d9 is rgb(226, 226, 217), in HSL hsl(60, 13%, 87%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 4%, 11%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Why does #e2e2d9 feel more like a neutral gray than a yellow?
The low saturation level of #e2e2d9 pushes it away from traditional yellow and toward the gray scale, effectively stripping away the artificial warmth that usually defines the color. It functions as a sophisticated neutral that maintains only a whisper of character.
Is #e2e2d9 readable on white or black?
#e2e2d9 has a 1.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.11:1 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.