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#E6E0AD color code is #E6E0AD. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #e6e0ad.

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#E6E0AD Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #E6E0AD is 0.7315. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.34:1 against white and 15.63:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#E6E0AD on white1.34:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#E6E0AD on black15.63:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #E6E0AD1.34:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #E6E0AD15.63:1AAA

#E6E0AD — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #E6E0AD?+
The hex code for #E6E0AD is #E6E0AD. In RGB it's rgb(230, 224, 173), and in HSL it's hsl(54, 53%, 79%).
What is the RGB value of #E6E0AD?+
#E6E0AD in RGB is (230, 224, 173). Written in CSS: rgb(230, 224, 173).
What is the CMYK value of #E6E0AD?+
#E6E0AD converts to CMYK(0%, 3%, 25%, 10%) for print. Hex equivalent is #E6E0AD.
Is #e6e0ad a warm or cool color?+
#E6E0AD (#E6E0AD) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 54° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #e6e0ad belong to?+
#E6E0AD belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 54°, 53%, 79% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #e6e0ad accessible for body text on a white background?+
#E6E0AD on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.34:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #e6e0ad?+
The nearest Pantone match for #E6E0AD (#E6E0AD) is 4335 C Butter Yellow, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #E6E0AD in design

Practical guidance for using #e6e0ad (#E6E0AD) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#E6E0AD (#E6E0AD) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 15.6:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #E6E0AD (#E6E0AD) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#E6E0AD flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #e6e0ad can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#E6E0AD works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.