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#E2DDB5
Color Values
#E2DDB5
226, 221, 181
53.3, 43.7%, 79.8%
53.3, 19.9%, 88.6%
0.0%, 2.2%, 19.9%, 11.4%
0.8914 0.053 101.5
Properties
Color Psychology
Pale yellows and creams evoke sunlight, freshness, and intellectual clarity. They are the lightest chromatic colors the eye perceives, creating a sense of spaciousness and openness. Light yellow is often associated with new beginnings and gentle happiness.
Design Usage
Light yellows are excellent for background tints, highlight markers, and information callout boxes. They add warmth to white-dominated layouts without overwhelming the content hierarchy. Use them cautiously for text backgrounds since pale yellow on white creates poor contrast ratios.
Color Harmonies
Color Blindness Simulation
CSS Usage
background-color: #E2DDB5;
color: #E2DDB5;
border-color: #E2DDB5;
Amber 100
#FEF3C7
Tailwind Shades
Contrast Checker
Text on white
1.38:1
Text on black
15.24:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #E2DDB5?
RGB(226, 221, 181) · HSL(53.3, 43.7%, 79.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 2.2%, 19.9%, 11.4%)
Does #E2DDB5 meet WCAG contrast on white?
1.38:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.
What text color is readable on #E2DDB5?
Use 000000 text on a #E2DDB5 background; contrast on black is 15.24:1.