#E9E2A0

A light, moderate yellow closely aligning with Palegoldenrod.

About #E9E2A0

The precise color #E9E2A0 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Palegoldenrod. Its digital footprint relies on 233 parts red, 226 parts green, and 160 parts blue light.

If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 3% M, 31% Y, and 9% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. Because it is a light color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#E9E2A0
RGB233, 226, 160
HSL54.2°, 62.4%, 77.1%
CMYK0%, 3%, 31%, 9%
HSV54.2°, 31.3%, 91.4%
LAB89.0, -7.5, 33.2
XYZ67.1, 74.3, 44.1
Decimal15327904

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

1.32:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
15.85:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.27:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
13.48:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #E9E2A0; }
.text-color { color: #E9E2A0; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #E9E2A0; }

Similar Colors

Palegoldenrod
#EEE8AA