#E6EDC3 Hex Color
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This pale, desaturated yellow carries a subtle green undertone that makes it feel airy and clean. Because of its extremely high luminosity, #e6edc3 serves as an excellent neutral background that stays legible with black text. It functions best in minimal interfaces or spring-themed palettes, where it balances darker, earthier tones without appearing washed out. The hex code is #e6edc3.
Questions about #e6edc3
What is #e6edc3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e6edc3 is rgb(230, 237, 195), in HSL hsl(70, 54%, 85%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 18%, 7%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e6edc3 for a balanced palette?
#e6edc3 works best when paired with deeper, grounding earth tones to prevent the palette from feeling washed out. Try using a soft charcoal for high-contrast text or a rich terracotta to add warmth that complements the green undertones.
Is #e6edc3 suitable for interface backgrounds?
#e6edc3 is an excellent choice for minimal interface backgrounds because its high luminosity keeps the page feeling airy and clean. Ensure that all primary text elements use high-contrast dark colors like navy or black to maintain readability.
Is #e6edc3 readable on white or black?
#e6edc3 has a 1.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.26:1 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.