#E3E88C Hex Color
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This pale, greenish-yellow sits at a high lightness, offering a soft glow that feels fresh and energetic. The hex code #e3e88c works best as an accent color rather than a large, solid background, where it can easily appear washed out. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate gray to anchor the design, as the high contrast ensures excellent readability for text and fine details.
Questions about #e3e88c
What is #e3e88c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3e88c is rgb(227, 232, 140), in HSL hsl(63, 67%, 73%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 40%, 9%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #e3e88c?
Is #e3e88c suitable for large background areas?
Using #e3e88c as a large background often results in a washed-out appearance due to its high lightness and low saturation. It is far more effective as an accent, a button color, or a highlight to draw attention to specific UI elements.
Is #e3e88c readable on white or black?
#e3e88c has a 1.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.18:1 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.