Light Yellow

The color #E6E9A1 is a light yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 230, 233, 161 and HSL values of 63°, 62%, 77%.

Color Values for #E6E9A1

Below are the different color format representations for #E6E9A1. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#E6E9A1
RGB:
rgb(230,233,161) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(63,62%,77%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(1%, 0%, 31%, 9%) Copied!

Color Composition of #E6E9A1

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #E6E9A1. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 90.2%
Green: 91.4%
Blue: 63.1%

Contrast Analysis for #E6E9A1

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #E6E9A1

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #E6E9A1

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #E6E9A1

The complementary color for #E6E9A1 is #A4A0E9. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #E6E9A1

The analogous colors for #E6E9A1 are #E9C8A0 and #C1E9A0. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #E6E9A1

The triadic colors for #E6E9A1 are #A0E5E9 and #E9A0E5. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #E6E9A1

These are the darker variations of #E6E9A1. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #B8BA81 and #8A8C61. This progression shows how #E6E9A1 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #E6E9A1

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #EBEDB4 and #F0F2C7. This progression shows how #E6E9A1. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #E6E9A1

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #E6E9A1. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #E6E9A1

Companies and brands that incorporate #E6E9A1 in their visual identity.

#E6E9A1 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #E6E9A1. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #E6E9A1 is a light yellow with RGB values of 230, 233, 161 and HSL values of 63°, 62%, 77%.

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