#E9D8A6 Hex Color
Sophisticated and airy muted pale yellow
#e9d8a6 is a desaturated, pale yellow that feels light and airy. Because it is highly unsaturated, it serves as a sophisticated neutral for minimalist backgrounds rather than a main focal point. This shade pairs exceptionally well with deep, matte charcoals, which provide the contrast it lacks. The hex code for this delicate, warm tone is #e9d8a6, and it remains readable even with standard black typography.
Questions about #e9d8a6
What is #e9d8a6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e9d8a6 is rgb(233, 216, 166), in HSL hsl(45, 60%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 29%, 9%.
What colors pair best with #e9d8a6 for a balanced design?
Is #e9d8a6 suitable for text on a white background?
#e9d8a6 generally fails web accessibility standards for standard body text when placed on a white background due to low contrast. It is best used as a soft background color paired with dark, readable typography to ensure your content remains accessible.
Is #e9d8a6 readable on white or black?
#e9d8a6 has a 1.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.83:1 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.