#E6F0B7 Hex Color
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This pale, unsaturated yellow carries strong lime undertones that prevent it from feeling too traditional. Because #e6f0b7 is highly luminous, it functions best as an expansive background rather than a fine detail. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep forest greens or charcoal grays to ground the airy feel. Black text maintains excellent legibility over this light hex code, making it a safe choice for minimal UI.
Questions about #e6f0b7
What is #e6f0b7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e6f0b7 is rgb(230, 240, 183), in HSL hsl(71, 66%, 83%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 24%, 6%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
Does #e6f0b7 work well for text-heavy interfaces?
Using #e6f0b7 as a primary background color is excellent for minimal interfaces because it provides a gentle, low-contrast foundation that makes black text stand out clearly. It is far less harsh on the eyes than pure white, improving overall readability.
Which colors balance the brightness of #e6f0b7?
Because #e6f0b7 is so light and luminous, it benefits from being paired with deep, grounded tones like charcoal or forest green. These darker hues anchor the airy, unsaturated quality of the yellow, preventing the design from feeling washed out or incomplete.
Is #e6f0b7 readable on white or black?
#e6f0b7 has a 1.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.51:1 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.