#E9D581 Hex Color
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Soft and warm, #e9d581 is a muted pastel yellow with a creamy golden undertone. Its high lightness and restrained saturation create a fresh, mellow feel suited to spring themes, baby products, cheerful backgrounds, and budget-focused promotions. The hex code #e9d581 works well as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal, while black text remains highly readable at about 14.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #e9d581
What is #e9d581 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e9d581 is rgb(233, 213, 129), in HSL hsl(48, 70%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 45%, 9%.
Is #e9d581 warm or cool?
#e9d581 reads as a warm, muted yellow because its light golden hue and creamy undertone lean toward soft ochre rather than lemon, giving it a gentle, mellow presence instead of the sharp energy associated with highly saturated yellow.
What text color works best with #e9d581?
Black text gives #e9d581 excellent readability, with about a 14.3:1 contrast ratio that comfortably meets WCAG AA for body text; charcoal can soften the look, but test it on small or thin type.
Is #e9d581 readable on white or black?
#e9d581 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.