#EAF993 Hex Color
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A luminous pastel yellow, #eaf993 leans toward a soft green undertone that feels youthful and spontaneous. Because this shade is so high-key, it works best as a vibrant accent color rather than a large-scale background. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy for a sharp, modern contrast. The hex code for this cheerful yellow is #eaf993, which provides excellent legibility for black text.
Questions about #eaf993
What is #eaf993 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eaf993 is rgb(234, 249, 147), in HSL hsl(69, 89%, 78%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 41%, 2%.
Which colors pair best with #eaf993?
Is #eaf993 a good choice for text?
Text set in #eaf993 is generally difficult to read on light backgrounds due to its low contrast ratio and high-key brightness. It is better reserved for UI elements like buttons, borders, or small highlights rather than body content.
Is #eaf993 readable on white or black?
#eaf993 has a 1.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.47:1 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.