#E4E69F

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #E4E69F?

RGB(228, 230, 159), HSL(61.7, 58.7%, 76.3%), CMYK(0.9%, 0.0%, 30.9%, 9.8%).

Q: Does #E4E69F meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.3:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#E4E69F is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 228, 230, 159, in HSL 61.7°, 58.7%, 76.3%, and in CMYK 0.9%, 0.0%, 30.9%, 9.8%. The nearest named color is palegoldenrod.

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Color Values

HEX

#E4E69F

RGB

228, 230, 159

HSL

61.7, 58.7%, 76.3%

HSV

61.7, 30.9%, 90.2%

CMYK

0.9%, 0.0%, 30.9%, 9.8%

OKLCH

0.9069 0.0909 109.4

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: palegoldenrod

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.