#E6E7A2 Hex Color
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#e6e7a2 is a pale yellow with a soft green undertone. Its low saturation keeps it mellow, so it works best as a background tone rather than a bold accent. Black text reads clearly on it at about 16.3:1 contrast, which makes this hex code a safe pick for UI backgrounds and spring layouts. Pair it with olive or charcoal to keep the palette grounded.
Questions about #e6e7a2
What is #e6e7a2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e6e7a2 is rgb(230, 231, 162), in HSL hsl(61, 59%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 30%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e6e7a2?
Olive and charcoal both ground this pale yellow without overpowering it, while muted terracotta adds warmth for spring palettes. Keep saturated brights out of the mix or #e6e7a2 will look washed out.
Is #e6e7a2 readable on white or black?
#e6e7a2 has a 1.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.31:1 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.