#E5E2C1 Color Information

Hex color code: #E5E2C1

The hex color #E5E2C1 is a delicate yellow with RGB values of (229, 226, 193) and HSL of (55°, 41%, 83%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameWheat

HEX

#E5E2C1

RGB

229, 226, 193

HSL

55°, 41%, 83%

CMYK

0%, 1%, 16%, 10%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #E5E2C1;
background-color: #E5E2C1;
border-color: #E5E2C1;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #E5E2C1;
border: 2px solid #E5E2C1;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#E5E2C1]
text-[#E5E2C1]
border-[#E5E2C1]
shadow-[0_0_10px_E5E2C1]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #E5E2C1, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #E5E2C1; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #E5E2C1; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #E5E2C1; background-color: #E5E2C115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #E5E2C120; border-left: 4px solid #E5E2C1; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #E5E2C1; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #E5E2C1 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

229, 226, 193

Red: 229 / Green: 226 / Blue: 193

HSL

55°, 41%, 83%

Hue: 55° / Saturation: 41% / Lightness: 83%

CMYK

0%, 1%, 16%, 10%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 1% / Yellow: 16% / Key: 10%

What color is #E5E2C1?

#E5E2C1 is a very light tint associated with purity and simplicity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

C2C5E5

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #E5E2C1 to RGB:

rgb(229, 226, 193)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #E5E2C1 to HSL:

hsl(55, 41%, 83%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #E5E2C1 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 1%, 16%, 10%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A light yellow tone, #E5E2C1 has RGB (229, 226, 193) and HSL (55°, 41%, 83%). Known for evoking purity and simplicity, this very light tint is commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #E5E2C1 is #C2C5E5, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #E5D1C2.

Use #E5E2C1 in CSS: color: #E5E2C1 or background-color: #E5E2C1. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #E5E2C1

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 15.98:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E5E2C1?

#E5E2C1 is a light yellow color - a very light tint that evokes purity and simplicity.

What is the RGB value of #E5E2C1?

#E5E2C1 in RGB is (229, 226, 193) - 229 red, 226 green, and 193 blue.

How to use #E5E2C1 in CSS?

Use #E5E2C1 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #E5E2C1?

#C2C5E5 (complementary), #E5D1C2 (analogous), and #CFC98C (lighter shade) work well with #E5E2C1.