#EEEEB9 Hex Color
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#eeeeb9 is a pale, heavily muted yellow with a warm, creamy cast. Its high lightness creates a soft, airy feel, while low saturation keeps it gentle rather than bright. Use it as a dominant background for spring, baby, or budget-focused designs. Black text provides about 17.6:1 contrast, making the hex code suitable for readable body copy.
Questions about #eeeeb9
What is #eeeeb9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eeeeb9 is rgb(238, 238, 185), in HSL hsl(60, 61%, 83%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 22%, 7%.
Does #eeeeb9 read as a warm or cool color?
#eeeeb9 reads as a warm yellow because its pale yellow base has a creamy, slightly softened cast rather than a crisp lemon tone. Its low saturation keeps the warmth gentle, making it suitable for calm, welcoming backgrounds.
What colors pair well with #eeeeb9?
Is #eeeeb9 readable on white or black?
#eeeeb9 has a 1.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.56:1 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.