#E2DB99

A light, moderate yellow closely aligning with Palegoldenrod.

About #E2DB99

The hex code #E2DB99 represents a beautifully specific shade of yellow. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Palegoldenrod. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 226, 219, and 153.

Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. The color uses 0% Cyan, 3% Magenta, 32% Yellow, and 11% Black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#E2DB99
RGB226, 219, 153
HSL54.2°, 55.7%, 74.3%
CMYK0%, 3%, 32%, 11%
HSV54.2°, 32.3%, 88.6%
LAB86.6, -7.4, 33.4
XYZ62.4, 69.1, 40.2
Decimal14867353

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

1.42:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
14.83:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.35:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
12.60:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #E2DB99; }
.text-color { color: #E2DB99; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #E2DB99; }

Similar Colors

Palegoldenrod
#EEE8AA