#E3DE8C Hex Color
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The hex code #e3de8c is a light, muted yellow with a warm, slightly olive undertone. Its soft saturation gives designs a mellow, youthful glow without feeling loud. Use it as a spring background, baby-product base, or supporting tone with charcoal text, which reaches about 15.1:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #e3de8c
What is #e3de8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3de8c is rgb(227, 222, 140), in HSL hsl(57, 61%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 38%, 11%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e3de8c?
#e3de8c pairs well with charcoal, deep olive, and terracotta, which give its pale yellow-green base enough weight and preserve its warm, handmade feel. Use darker tones for text, borders, or focused accents rather than relying on white.
Is #e3de8c readable on white or black?
#e3de8c has a 1.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.09:1 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.