#EEE138 Hex Color
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Like lemon peel caught in sunlight, #eee138 is a warm, saturated yellow with a faint lime edge. It reads energetic and attention-hungry, which suits sale banners, budget signage, and bold accents. Best used as a supporting tone or accent rather than a full background, since it can overwhelm a layout. Pair it with navy or charcoal for contrast; black text on this hex code reaches about 15.5:1, well above WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #eee138
What is #eee138 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eee138 is rgb(238, 225, 56), in HSL hsl(56, 84%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 76%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #eee138?
Is #eee138 readable on white or black?
#eee138 has a 1.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.46:1 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.