#E8D396 Hex Color

Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors

Select a Color

#e8d396 is a muted, pale yellow with a bleached, sun-faded character. Its low saturation keeps it from feeling overwhelming, making it an excellent base for clean, airy interfaces. Pair this hex code with deep charcoal or navy to ensure readability, as it can appear washed out against pure white backgrounds. It works best as a supporting tone in spring-themed layouts or minimalist branding.

Questions about #e8d396

What is #e8d396 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #e8d396 is rgb(232, 211, 150), in HSL hsl(45, 64%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 35%, 9%.

What colors pair well with #e8d396?

#e8d396 works best when grounded by deep, high-contrast tones that prevent it from looking washed out. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy to create a sophisticated, legible balance that makes the pale yellow feel intentional and structured.

Is #e8d396 readable on white or black?

#e8d396 has a 1.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.18:1 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.

#E8D396 Hex Color

Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors

Questions about #e8d396

Color tools

Resources