#ECD494 Hex Color
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Not a bright lemon, #ecd494 is a mellow pastel yellow with a soft, wheaty warmth. Its low saturation keeps it calm and gentle, which suits spring themes, baby products, and budget sale graphics. It works best as a dominant background or supporting tone, since it can wash out beside pure white. Black text hits 14.4:1 contrast on this hex code, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #ecd494
What is #ecd494 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ecd494 is rgb(236, 212, 148), in HSL hsl(44, 70%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 37%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #ecd494?
Deep navy and charcoal bring out its warmth without clashing, while terracotta keeps the palette friendly and warm. Avoid pure white next to it, which can wash the yellow out.
Is #ecd494 readable on white or black?
#ecd494 has a 1.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.41:1 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.