#E3EF8C Hex Color
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Light and softly saturated, #e3ef8c is a luminous pastel yellow with a gentle yellow-green cast. Its high lightness creates a youthful, upbeat mood without the sharp energy of vivid yellow. The hex code #e3ef8c works well as a spring-themed background or supporting brand tone, while black text remains highly legible at about 17:1 contrast.
Questions about #e3ef8c
What is #e3ef8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3ef8c is rgb(227, 239, 140), in HSL hsl(67, 76%, 74%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 41%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #e3ef8c?
#e3ef8c pairs well with deep blue, charcoal, and muted purple, which balance its light yellow-green cast with stronger depth and cooler contrast for readable, lively palettes and polished interface accents.
Does #e3ef8c feel warm or cool?
#e3ef8c leans warm overall, combining a sunny pastel yellow base with a gentle yellow-green cast that keeps it feeling fresh rather than intense and youthful across many design settings. It suits spring backgrounds, cheerful highlights, and friendly accents when a softer alternative to vivid yellow is needed.
Is #e3ef8c readable on white or black?
#e3ef8c has a 1.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.99:1 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.