#E4DB72 Hex Color
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Soft as a wax crayon warmed in the sun, #e4db72 is a mellow pastel yellow with a faint olive undertone. Its low saturation keeps it calm enough for full backgrounds, and black text passes small-size contrast checks against it. Pair it with charcoal or deep teal for a fresh, springlike palette. The hex code #e4db72 suits baby products, sale banners, and seasonal branding.
Questions about #e4db72
What is #e4db72 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e4db72 is rgb(228, 219, 114), in HSL hsl(55, 68%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 50%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e4db72?
Charcoal, deep teal, and slate blue all sit comfortably against #e4db72 without fighting its warmth. For a bolder scheme, try a muted plum accent. Avoid pale grays, which make the yellow look washed out.
Is #e4db72 readable on white or black?
#e4db72 has a 1.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.67:1 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.