Yellow Press color: hex code #E6E382
Yellow Press has the hex code #E6E382. It is a light, moderate yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 90.2% red, 89% green and 51% blue (230, 227, 130).
Its hue angle is 58°, with 67% saturation and 71% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 1% magenta, 43% yellow and 10% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.67:1).
Yellow Press (#E6E382) color codes
| HEX | #E6E382 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(230, 227, 130) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(90.2%, 89%, 51%) | |
| HSL | hsl(58, 67%, 71%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(58, 43%, 90%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 1%, 43%, 10%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.63, -12.43, 47.56) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.63, 49.15, 104.64) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(64.133, 73.374, 31.899) | |
| Decimal | 15131522 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Yellow Press, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #E6E382 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.67:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E6E382 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.67:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #E6E382 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f1dc7aProtanopia
no red cones#f4e086Deuteranopia
no green cones#f3d8ccTritanopia
no blue cones#dededeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e6e382; }
.text { color: #e6e382; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e6e382; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(230 227 130 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e6e382, #b7e682); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Pastel Yellow.
See #E6E382 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #E6E382?
- #E6E382 is a light, moderate yellow known as Yellow Press. It belongs to the yellow family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Yellow Press?
- The RGB value is 230, 227, 130: 230 red, 227 green and 130 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Yellow Press?
- The complementary color is #8285E6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E6E382?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.67:1 and white text 1.34:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.