#E3E5BB Hex Color
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A pale, unsaturated yellow, #e3e5bb feels airy and bleached. Because it is so light, it works best as a large-scale background where white would feel too harsh. Pair this hex code with dark charcoal or olive text for high readability. It lacks the saturation needed for strong accents, so use it to create open, minimalist spaces in your UI designs.
Questions about #e3e5bb
What is #e3e5bb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3e5bb is rgb(227, 229, 187), in HSL hsl(63, 45%, 82%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 18%, 10%.
Is #e3e5bb suitable for UI backgrounds?
Yes, #e3e5bb is an excellent choice for large-scale UI backgrounds when you want to avoid the intensity of pure white. It creates an open, welcoming atmosphere that feels less sterile while still providing enough neutral ground to make other interface elements pop.
Is #e3e5bb readable on white or black?
#e3e5bb has a 1.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.19:1 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.