#E9D492 Hex Color
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#e9d492 is a pale, muted yellow with a warm, sandy undertone. Its low saturation gives it a mellow, parchment-like feel, so it works best as a soft background or supporting tone rather than a loud accent. It flatters deep teal and charcoal, and black text sits comfortably on top, reaching about 14.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #e9d492
What is #e9d492 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e9d492 is rgb(233, 212, 146), in HSL hsl(46, 66%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 37%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e9d492?
Deep teal and charcoal give this pale yellow enough contrast to feel intentional, while warm browns and creams blend into softer, tonal layouts. Use stronger darks sparingly so the yellow stays the calm base.
Does #e9d492 read warm or cool?
It reads warm. The yellow leans toward sand rather than lemon, and its muted saturation keeps that warmth gentle instead of bright or loud.
Is #e9d492 readable on white or black?
#e9d492 has a 1.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.29:1 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.