#E6E489 Color Information

Hex color code: #E6E489

The hex color #E6E489 is a muted yellow with RGB values of (230, 228, 137) and HSL of (59°, 65%, 72%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameKhaki

HEX

#E6E489

RGB

230, 228, 137

HSL

59°, 65%, 72%

CMYK

0%, 1%, 40%, 10%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #E6E489;
background-color: #E6E489;
border-color: #E6E489;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #E6E489;
border: 2px solid #E6E489;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#E6E489]
text-[#E6E489]
border-[#E6E489]
shadow-[0_0_10px_E6E489]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #E6E489, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #E6E489; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #E6E489; 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 #E6E489; background-color: #E6E48915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #E6E48920; border-left: 4px solid #E6E489; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #E6E489; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #E6E489 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

230, 228, 137

Red: 230 / Green: 228 / Blue: 137

HSL

59°, 65%, 72%

Hue: 59° / Saturation: 65% / Lightness: 72%

CMYK

0%, 1%, 40%, 10%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 1% / Yellow: 40% / Key: 10%

What color is #E6E489?

#E6E489 is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

898BE6

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #E6E489 to RGB:

rgb(230, 228, 137)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #E6E489 to HSL:

hsl(59, 65%, 72%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #E6E489 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 1%, 40%, 10%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A muted yellow tone, #E6E489 has RGB (230, 228, 137) and HSL (59°, 65%, 72%). Known for evoking optimism and creativity, this orange-yellow hue is widely used in graphic design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #E6E489 is #898BE6, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #E6B689.

Use #E6E489 in CSS: color: #E6E489 or background-color: #E6E489. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #E6E489

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

Contrast Ratio: 15.82:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E6E489?

#E6E489 is a muted yellow color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #E6E489?

#E6E489 in RGB is (230, 228, 137) - 230 red, 228 green, and 137 blue.

How to use #E6E489 in CSS?

Use #E6E489 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #E6E489?

#898BE6 (complementary), #E6B689 (analogous), and #D9D64A (lighter shade) work well with #E6E489.