#E6D38A Hex Color
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This unsaturated yellow offers a warm, mellow tone that brings a sense of gentle positivity to any design. Because it holds significant lightness, #e6d38a functions best as a soft background or a cheerful accent rather than a dominant color. Pair it with deep charcoals to ensure high readability. The hex code for this fresh, springtime shade is #e6d38a.
Questions about #e6d38a
What is #e6d38a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e6d38a is rgb(230, 211, 138), in HSL hsl(48, 65%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 40%, 10%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
Does #e6d38a read as a warm or cool color?
The color #e6d38a is distinctly warm, carrying the mellow undertones of late afternoon sun. It lacks the sharp, acidic bite of brighter, cooler lemons, making it a reliable choice for creating comforting, approachable, and friendly interface designs.
Is #e6d38a readable on white or black?
#e6d38a has a 1.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.04:1 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.