#EEF091 Hex Color
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Far from a bold sunshine yellow, this shade stays soft. #eef091 is the hex code for a mellow pastel yellow with a faint green undertone, light enough to work as a full background where black text holds a strong 17.5:1 contrast. It flatters deep navy and charcoal, since it can wash out against plain white. Good fit for spring themes, baby products, and budget sale graphics.
Questions about #eef091
What is #eef091 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eef091 is rgb(238, 240, 145), in HSL hsl(61, 76%, 75%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 40%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #eef091?
Deep navy and charcoal are the strongest partners for #eef091, since this pale yellow needs dark neighbors to avoid washing out. Terracotta and olive warm it up for earthy spring palettes.
Does black or white text read better on #eef091?
Black text is the clear choice, with a contrast ratio of about 17.5:1 against this pastel yellow. White text falls far below the 4.5:1 minimum that WCAG AA requires for body copy.
Is #eef091 readable on white or black?
#eef091 has a 1.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.50:1 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.