#E2E8A3 Hex Color
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#e2e8a3 is a pale, unsaturated yellow with a distinct greenish undertone. Because it is so light, this hex code works best as a background color for airy, minimalist interfaces. Pair it with deep charcoal text to ensure strong contrast, as it washes out easily against pure white elements. It offers a fresh, clean alternative to standard beige or off-white backgrounds.
Questions about #e2e8a3
What is #e2e8a3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e2e8a3 is rgb(226, 232, 163), in HSL hsl(65, 60%, 77%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 30%, 9%.
Does #e2e8a3 read as warm or cool?
This color sits in a transitional space because the yellow base provides inherent warmth, but the subtle green undertone introduces a distinct cool, crisp quality. This makes #e2e8a3 feel more botanical and fresh than a traditional, buttery warm yellow.
Is #e2e8a3 readable on white or black?
#e2e8a3 has a 1.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.30:1 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.