#E3E6AB Hex Color
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A pale, warm yellow with a soft green undertone, #e3e6ab has high lightness and muted saturation that create a faded, airy feel. The hex code works well as a spacious background for spring themes, baby products, and minimalist layouts. Black text reads clearly on it, while navy or terracotta accents add needed definition.
Questions about #e3e6ab
What is #e3e6ab in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3e6ab is rgb(227, 230, 171), in HSL hsl(63, 54%, 79%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 26%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e3e6ab?
#e3e6ab pairs well with navy, charcoal, and muted terracotta because their darker or earthier tones give this pale yellow-green enough contrast and keep the palette from feeling washed out in interfaces and print layouts.
Is #e3e6ab readable on white or black?
#e3e6ab has a 1.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.17:1 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.