#E4DBA2 Hex Color
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Faded and pale, this light yellow leans beige with a warm, mellow cast. The hex code #e4dba2 works best as a dominant base in interiors, stationery, or spring packaging, where its low saturation keeps things soft. It flatters deep olive and charcoal more than plain white, which can wash it out. Black text reads clearly on it, with contrast near 15:1.
Questions about #e4dba2
What is #e4dba2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e4dba2 is rgb(228, 219, 162), in HSL hsl(52, 55%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 29%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e4dba2?
Deep olive, charcoal, and terracotta all bring out the warm side of #e4dba2 without flattening it. Pair it with charcoal text for strong readability, or use muted greens for a natural, springtime palette.
Is #e4dba2 readable on white or black?
#e4dba2 has a 1.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.95:1 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.