#E3E8C4 Hex Color
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#e3e8c4 is a pale, pastel yellow with soft green undertones and very low saturation. Its faded, airy quality suits spring branding, baby products, minimalist layouts, and spacious backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with charcoal or deep navy text, since black text achieves about a 16.6:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this color is #e3e8c4.
Questions about #e3e8c4
What is #e3e8c4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3e8c4 is rgb(227, 232, 196), in HSL hsl(68, 44%, 84%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 16%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e3e8c4?
Charcoal and deep navy pair well with #e3e8c4 because their depth creates clear definition against its pale, low-saturation base, while muted sage or terracotta accents can reinforce its gentle, springlike character.
Does #e3e8c4 read as warm or cool?
#e3e8c4 reads as a softly warm yellow overall, but its green undertones temper that warmth and give it a fresh, slightly cool edge. This balance keeps the pastel from feeling stark, making it suitable for calm spring and minimalist designs.
Where should designers use #e3e8c4?
Use #e3e8c4 as a spacious background or dominant base in spring branding, baby products, and minimalist interfaces, where its airy yellow-green tint supports a calm, gentle visual mood without overwhelming content.
Is #e3e8c4 readable on white or black?
#e3e8c4 has a 1.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.60:1 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.