#E8DF96 Hex Color
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#e8df96 is a pale, muted yellow with a warm, creamy cast. Its high lightness and low saturation create a soft, airy mood suited to spring layouts, baby products, open-space branding, and gentle backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or deep navy; black text remains highly legible, with about 15.4:1 contrast. The hex code is #e8df96.
Questions about #e8df96
What is #e8df96 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e8df96 is rgb(232, 223, 150), in HSL hsl(53, 64%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 35%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e8df96?
Does #e8df96 look warm or cool?
#e8df96 reads as warm because its yellow base has a creamy, slightly beige cast rather than a cool green or blue bias. Its low saturation keeps that warmth gentle and airy, making it suitable for welcoming layouts, spring themes, and soft product packaging.
Is #e8df96 readable on white or black?
#e8df96 has a 1.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.42:1 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.