#E4EA80 color
The hex color #E4EA80 is a light, moderate yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 89.4% red, 91.8% green and 50.2% blue (228, 234, 128).
Its hue angle is 63°, with 72% saturation and 71% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 45% yellow and 8% black.
The closest named color is Pineapple Perfume (#EEEE88), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.38:1).
#E4EA80 color codes
| HEX | #E4EA80 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(228, 234, 128) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(89.4%, 91.8%, 50.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(63, 72%, 71%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(63, 45%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 0%, 45%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(90.28, -16.86, 50.51) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(90.28, 53.25, 108.45) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(65.315, 76.899, 31.82) | |
| Decimal | 15002240 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E4EA80, 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 #E4EA80 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.38:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.28:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E4EA80 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.28:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.38:1 | 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 #E4EA80 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f8e277Protanopia
no red cones#f9e585Deuteranopia
no green cones#f0dfd1Tritanopia
no blue cones#e3e3e3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e4ea80; }
.text { color: #e4ea80; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e4ea80; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(228 234 128 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e4ea80, #afea80); }
Similar colors
#eeee88Pineapple Perfume#eeee77Illuminating#e6e382Yellow Press#daea6fMindaro#eae583Hippy#dfe289Sassy Lime#ecf474Nuclear Acid#e8ed69Honeysuckle
Closest common color name: Pastel Yellow.
Questions
- What color is #E4EA80?
- #E4EA80 is a light, moderate yellow, closest to the named color Pineapple Perfume. It belongs to the yellow family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E4EA80?
- The RGB value is 228, 234, 128: 228 red, 234 green and 128 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E4EA80?
- The complementary color is #8680EA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E4EA80?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.38:1 and white text 1.28:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.