#E5E5A9
Light Yellow
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About #E5E5A9 Light Yellow
#E5E5A9 is a light yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 229 red, 229 green, and 169 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 60°, saturation of 54%, and lightness of 78%.
This color has a high lightness value, making it a light color suitable for backgrounds. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #E5E5A9 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
60°
Hue
54%
Saturation
78%
Lightness
Light Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #E5E5A9 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #E5E5A9 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#E5E5A9 on White
Contrast Ratio1.3:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#E5E5A9 on Black
Contrast Ratio16.11:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #E5E5A9 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #E5E5A9 |
| RGB | rgb(229, 229, 169) |
| HSL | hsl(60, 54%, 78%) |
| RGB Decimal | 229, 229, 169 |
| RGB Percent | 89.8%, 89.8%, 66.3% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 0%, 26%, 10% |
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