#E6E28A Hex Color
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#e6e28a is a mellow, pale yellow with a soft, desaturated quality. It makes an ideal background for spring-themed branding or baby-focused layouts. This color maintains strong legibility for black type, boasting a 15.6:1 contrast ratio. Designers often pair this hex code with dark slate or navy to ground its warmth. Use it sparingly, as its airy nature can wash out easily beside white surfaces.
Questions about #e6e28a
What is #e6e28a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e6e28a is rgb(230, 226, 138), in HSL hsl(57, 65%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 40%, 10%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors work best with #e6e28a?
This soft yellow needs grounding to avoid looking washed out, making it an excellent candidate for pairing with dark navy or slate grey. These deep tones provide necessary contrast that keeps the overall design grounded and readable.
Is #e6e28a readable on white or black?
#e6e28a has a 1.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.61:1 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.