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Running Number
15,133,085
HEX
#E6E99D
RGB
230, 233, 157
HSL
62°,63%,76%
HSV
62°,33%,91%
CMYK
1%,0%,33%,9%
Brightness
88%
Type
Light
AA Normal Text: ≥ 4.5:1
AA Large Text: ≥ 3.0:1
AAA Normal Text: ≥ 7.0:1
AAA Large Text: ≥ 4.5:1
#E6E99D sits at 62° on the color wheel, placing it in the yellow family of the warm half of the spectrum. With 63% saturation and 76% lightness, it reads as a moderately saturated, very light tone — a soft but unmistakably tinted presence. Its RGB mix of 230, 233, 157 produces a 16.51:1 contrast ratio against black, which clears WCAG AAA for body text in that pairing.
In RGB space #E6E99D is a close cousin of CSS khaki — about 20 units away from #F0E68C. Designers reach for yellow hues at this saturation when the brief calls for a conversational, mid-energy register, and at this lightness when they want lift, air, and gentle emphasis. On screen the warm cast tends to pair best with cool neutrals around 210°-230° to balance temperature.
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Tab Active
Alert Box
Timeline Dot
Loading Spinner
Dropdown Selected
Table Row Highlight
Calendar Date
Mobile Device
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