#E3E59A Hex Color
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This pale, unsaturated yellow carries subtle green undertones, offering a fresh and delicate appearance. The hex code for this color is #e3e59a. It functions best as a background for minimal designs where you need a soft mood. Pair this tone with charcoal rather than pure white to keep it from appearing washed out. Black text provides excellent contrast against this light surface, ensuring readability.
Questions about #e3e59a
What is #e3e59a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3e59a is rgb(227, 229, 154), in HSL hsl(62, 59%, 75%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 33%, 10%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
Is #e3e59a considered warm or cool?
The color #e3e59a sits in a delicate middle ground because its yellow base provides warmth while the distinct green undertones add a cooler, refreshing edge. This balance makes it a versatile background for projects that need to feel clean without being clinical.
Is #e3e59a readable on white or black?
#e3e59a has a 1.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.94:1 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.