#E3C88E Hex Color
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A pale, muted yellow with warm beige undertones, #e3c88e brings a soft, sunlit feel to visual designs. Its faded saturation suits spring palettes, baby products, minimal interiors, and spacious backgrounds, while navy or charcoal adds definition. The hex code #e3c88e supports clear black body text, making it practical for readable UI layouts.
Questions about #e3c88e
What is #e3c88e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3c88e is rgb(227, 200, 142), in HSL hsl(41, 60%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 37%, 11%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #e3c88e in a palette?
Does #e3c88e read as a warm or cool color?
#e3c88e reads as a warm color because its pale yellow base is softened by beige undertones, giving it a sunlit, creamy appearance rather than a blue or green cast. It works well when a design needs gentle warmth without strong saturation.
Does #e3c88e work with black text?
#e3c88e can support black text for readable UI layouts, especially when used as a light background, though designers should still verify the final text size and weight with a contrast checker.
Is #e3c88e readable on white or black?
#e3c88e has a 1.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.91:1 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.