#EAF393

#EAF393

Color Values

HEX

#EAF393

RGB

234, 243, 147

HSL

65.6, 80.0%, 76.5%

HSV

65.6, 39.5%, 95.3%

CMYK

3.7%, 0.0%, 39.5%, 4.7%

OKLCH

0.9365 0.1197 113.1

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: #EAF393;
color: #EAF393;
border-color: #EAF393;
Nearest Tailwind: Lime 200 #D9F99D

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.18:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

17.74:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #EAF393?

RGB(234, 243, 147) · HSL(65.6, 80.0%, 76.5%) · CMYK(3.7%, 0.0%, 39.5%, 4.7%)

Does #EAF393 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.18:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #EAF393?

Use 000000 text on a #EAF393 background; contrast on black is 17.74:1.