#E9E2C5

A very light, moderate yellow closely aligning with Blanchedalmond.

About #E9E2C5

The hex code #E9E2C5 represents a beautifully specific shade of yellow. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Blanchedalmond. Its digital footprint relies on 233 parts red, 226 parts green, and 197 parts blue light.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 0% Cyan, 3% Magenta, 15% Yellow, and 9% Black. The HSL representation is 48.3° hue, 45.0% saturation, and 84.3% lightness.

Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#E9E2C5
RGB233, 226, 197
HSL48.3°, 45.0%, 84.3%
CMYK0%, 3%, 15%, 9%
HSV48.3°, 15.5%, 91.4%
LAB89.7, -2.4, 15.0
XYZ70.9, 75.7, 63.7
Decimal15327941

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

1.30:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
16.15:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.24:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
13.73:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #E9E2C5; }
.text-color { color: #E9E2C5; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #E9E2C5; }

Similar Colors

Blanchedalmond
#FFEBCD