#E9DE68 Hex Color
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Reach for this mellow yellow when a sale banner or promo graphic needs warmth without shouting. #e9de68 is a light yellow with a muted green undertone, so it glows instead of stinging the eye. It works best as a background with dark type, since black text on this hex code reaches about 15.1:1 contrast. Charcoal and navy keep it grounded.
Questions about #e9de68
What is #e9de68 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e9de68 is rgb(233, 222, 104), in HSL hsl(55, 75%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 55%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e9de68?
Charcoal and navy give this soft yellow the contrast it needs, while warm brown keeps the palette earthy. Avoid pairing it with white for fine text, since the two are too close in lightness to read cleanly.
Is #e9de68 readable on white or black?
#e9de68 has a 1.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.11:1 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.