#E4E6A0 Hex Color
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A pale, desaturated yellow, #e4e6a0 carries a distinct green undertone that feels fresh rather than sunny. Because it sits high in lightness, it works best as a supporting tone or a large background rather than for fine details. Black text remains highly legible against this hue, making it a functional choice for UI layouts requiring readability. It pairs surprisingly well with charcoal grays or deep, earthy browns.
Questions about #e4e6a0
What is #e4e6a0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e4e6a0 is rgb(228, 230, 160), in HSL hsl(62, 58%, 76%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 30%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e4e6a0 in a design project?
#e4e6a0 looks most professional when anchored by high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or deep, dark espresso browns. Because it is a desaturated, high-lightness tone, it also provides a soft, organic contrast when placed alongside muted, earthy greens or soft teals.
Is #e4e6a0 suitable for text on a white background?
No, #e4e6a0 is far too light and lacks sufficient contrast against white to be legible for any body text or important interface elements. It should be used exclusively as a background color, where it supports darker, high-contrast text perfectly.
Is #e4e6a0 readable on white or black?
#e4e6a0 has a 1.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.12:1 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.