#E6E9C0 Hex Color
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The hex code #e6e9c0 is a pale, highly unsaturated yellow with a warm cast and soft green undertone. Its high lightness gives it a clean, airy feel, while the faded saturation keeps it gentle rather than vivid. Use it as a dominant background for spring, baby, or minimalist layouts; black text reaches about 16.8:1 contrast for clear body copy.
Questions about #e6e9c0
What is #e6e9c0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e6e9c0 is rgb(230, 233, 192), in HSL hsl(64, 48%, 83%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 18%, 9%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
Does #e6e9c0 read as warm or cool?
#e6e9c0 reads as a warm-leaning pale yellow because its yellow base outweighs the cool effect of its soft green undertone, while its very low saturation keeps the warmth mellow rather than bright. It may look greener beside warm cream and yellower beside cool white.
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Is #e6e9c0 readable on white or black?
#e6e9c0 has a 1.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.78:1 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.