HSL(50, 42%, 85%)
Yellow — Yellow color
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Color Information
Color Name
Yellow
Color Family
Yellow
Warm / Cool
🔴 Warm
Temperature
2700K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(50,42%,85%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(50, 42%, 85%) | color: hsl(50, 42%, 85%) | |
| HEX | #E9E3C9 | color: #E9E3C9 | |
| RGB | rgb(233, 227, 201) | color: rgb(233, 227, 201) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 3%, 14%, 9%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(49, 14%, 91%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(49 78% 9%) | color: hwb(49 78% 9%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.9137 0.0351 96.32) | color: oklch(0.9137 0.0351 96.32) | |
| Lab | lab(90.08 -2.27 13.44) | color: lab(90.08 -2.27 13.44) | |
| LCH | lch(90.08 13.63 99.59) | color: lch(90.08 13.63 99.59) |
Color Theory
Accessibility (WCAG)
White text on color
Black text on color
Colored text
Contrast Ratios
AA Normal (4.5:1)
AA Large (3:1)
AAA Normal (7:1)
Best text on this color: black
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia (Red-blind)
#E6E6CF — rgb(230, 230, 207)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#E7E7D1 — rgb(231, 231, 209)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#E9D4D5 — rgb(233, 212, 213)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(50, 42%, 85%);
text
color: hsl(50, 42%, 85%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(50, 42%, 85%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(50, 42%, 100%), hsl(50, 42%, 85%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(50, 42%, 85%), hsl(50, 42%, 65%))
hex
background-color: #E9E3C9;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(50,42%,85%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(50, 42%, 85%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(50, 42%, 85%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Yellow
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(50, 42%, 85%)?
HEX: #E9E3C9 | RGB: rgb(233, 227, 201) | CMYK: 0%, 3%, 14%, 9% | HSV: 49°, 14%, 91%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #E9E3C9?
The complementary color is HSL(230, 42%, 85%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 50°, 170°, and 290°. For analogous combinations, try hues 20° and 80°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(50, 42%, 85%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(50, 42%, 85%); — As HEX: color: #E9E3C9; — As RGB: color: rgb(233, 227, 201); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(50,42%,85%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(50, 42%, 85%);