#E2E796 Hex Color
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Light and softly muted, #e2e796 is a warm yellow with a gentle green undertone. Its pale value and softened saturation create a fresh, mellow feel suited to spring layouts, baby products, budget brands, and construction graphics. Use it as a dominant background with black text for about 16.1:1 contrast. The hex code is #e2e796.
Questions about #e2e796
What is #e2e796 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e2e796 is rgb(226, 231, 150), in HSL hsl(64, 63%, 75%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 35%, 9%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e2e796?
Does #e2e796 look warm or cool?
#e2e796 reads as a warm yellow because its yellow base dominates, while its slight green undertone keeps the warmth soft and fresh rather than golden or orange. Its pale, softened saturation also gives it a calm spring-like appearance.
Is #e2e796 readable on white or black?
#e2e796 has a 1.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.10:1 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.