#E3D299 Hex Color
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Dry straw left in the sun, #e3d299 is a pale beige yellow with a soft, bleached warmth. Its low saturation keeps it mellow, which suits spa packaging, spring stationery, and minimal interiors. It can wash out next to pure white, so treat it as a warm base rather than an accent. Black text reads clearly on the hex code #e3d299, hitting about 13.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #e3d299
What is #e3d299 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3d299 is rgb(227, 210, 153), in HSL hsl(46, 57%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 33%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e3d299?
Deep earth tones and muted greens bring out its warmth without overpowering it. Try #e3d299 beside olive, terracotta, or charcoal for contrast that keeps the palette gentle.
What mood does #e3d299 convey?
Gentleness and warmth come from its high lightness and muted saturation, not from any strong hue. It reads calm and a little nostalgic, which fits baby products and wellness branding well.
Is #e3d299 readable on white or black?
#e3d299 has a 1.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.94:1 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.