#E6E6A8
Light Yellow
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About #E6E6A8 Light Yellow
#E6E6A8 is a light yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 230 red, 230 green, and 168 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 60°, saturation of 55%, 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 #E6E6A8 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
60°
Hue
55%
Saturation
78%
Lightness
Light Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #E6E6A8 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #E6E6A8 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#E6E6A8 on White
Contrast Ratio1.29:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#E6E6A8 on Black
Contrast Ratio16.25:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #E6E6A8 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #E6E6A8 |
| RGB | rgb(230, 230, 168) |
| HSL | hsl(60, 55%, 78%) |
| RGB Decimal | 230, 230, 168 |
| RGB Percent | 90.2%, 90.2%, 65.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 0%, 27%, 10% |
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