#E6E8C9
Light Yellow
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About #E6E8C9 Light Yellow
#E6E8C9 is a light yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 230 red, 232 green, and 201 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 64°, saturation of 40%, and lightness of 85%.
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 #E6E8C9 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
64°
Hue
40%
Saturation
85%
Lightness
Light Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #E6E8C9 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #E6E8C9 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#E6E8C9 on White
Contrast Ratio1.25:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#E6E8C9 on Black
Contrast Ratio16.75:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #E6E8C9 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #E6E8C9 |
| RGB | rgb(230, 232, 201) |
| HSL | hsl(64, 40%, 85%) |
| RGB Decimal | 230, 232, 201 |
| RGB Percent | 90.2%, 91.0%, 78.8% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 1%, 0%, 13%, 9% |
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