#E9EDD9 Hex Color
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Reach for #e9edd9 when a white background feels too sharp. This pale yellow sits close to gray, so it reads airy and clean rather than sunny. The hex code works well as a dominant base behind black text, which hits about 17.6:1 contrast, and pairs nicely with olive or terracotta accents. Keep in mind it can wash out beside pure white, so give it darker neighbors.
Questions about #e9edd9
What is #e9edd9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e9edd9 is rgb(233, 237, 217), in HSL hsl(72, 36%, 89%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 8%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #e9edd9?
Olive, terracotta, and charcoal all sit well against #e9edd9 because its low saturation lets stronger colors carry the palette. Avoid pale pastels nearby, since the whole combination can fade together and lose definition.
Is #e9edd9 readable on white or black?
#e9edd9 has a 1.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.58:1 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.