Straw (#E4D96F)
The hex code for Straw is #E4D96F. It is rgb(228, 217, 111) in RGB, hsl(54, 68%, 66%) in HSL, and about cmyk(0%, 5%, 51%, 11%) in CMYK — a light yellow. Black text is the more readable choice on this background.
#E4D96Frgb(228, 217, 111)hsl(54, 68%, 66%)hsv(54, 51%, 89%)cmyk(0%, 5%, 51%, 11%)oklch(87.3% 0.128 103.4)lab(85.99% -6.15 52.90)lch(85.99% 53.25 96.63)Colors Closest to Straw
Straw is a registered color name. These are the named colors nearest to it, measured as CIE76 distance in CIELAB — a perceptual scale, so the ordering matches what the eye sees rather than how close the raw RGB numbers happen to sit.
Browse the full index of named colors A-Z or every yellow in the library.
#E4D96F Channel Values
How Straw breaks down in each color model. Hue is measured in degrees around the color wheel; saturation, lightness, and the CMYK inks are percentages.
| Model | Channels | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | R 228 · G 217 · B 111 | 8-bit channels as sent to the display |
| HSL | H 54° · S 68% · L 66% | Easiest model for building lighter and darker variants |
| HSV | H 54° · S 51% · V 89% | Matches the picker in most design tools |
| CMYK | C 0% · M 5% · Y 51% · K 11% | Approximate ink mix; confirm with an ICC profile before printing |
| Luminance | 1.45:1 vs white · 14.45:1 vs black | WCAG 2.2 relative-luminance contrast ratios |
Text Contrast & Accessibility
WCAG 2.2 contrast ratios for text on a Straw background. AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text; AAA requires 7:1. Contrast is one check, not a full accessibility review.
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Colors That Go With Straw
Pairings derived from color-wheel relationships. The complementary color sits opposite Straw; analogous colors sit beside it; triadic and split-complementary sets spread evenly around the wheel. Select any swatch for its own breakdown.
Tints & Shades of Straw
Lighter tints and darker shades built by moving the lightness channel while holding hue and saturation, which is what you want for hover states, backgrounds, and text variants.
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How Straw Looks with Color Vision Deficiency
Simulated with the Viénot, Brettel & Mollon LMS projection model. Anomalous types are rendered as partial versions of the matching dichromacy, which is an approximation rather than a per-person clinical model.
#E4D96F#DBDB6F#DFDA6F#DDDD6E#E0DB6F#EDCFCF#E9D3B1#D6D6D6Using #E4D96F in Code
Copy-ready declarations for the places this color usually ends up.
--straw: #E4D96F;background-color: #E4D96F;colors: { 'straw': '#E4D96F' }Color(red: 0.894, green: 0.851, blue: 0.435)<color name="straw">#E4D96F</color>fill="#E4D96F"More Yellow Colors
Straw sits in the yellowfamily. These are its neighbours across that family's full range, each with its own breakdown.
#E4D96F Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hex code for Straw?
The hex code for Straw is #E4D96F. That is rgb(228, 217, 111) in RGB, hsl(54, 68%, 66%) in HSL, and approximately cmyk(0%, 5%, 51%, 11%) in CMYK.
What is the RGB value of #E4D96F?
#E4D96F is rgb(228, 217, 111) — red 228, green 217, and blue 111 on the 0-255 scale.
What is the CMYK value of #E4D96F?
#E4D96F converts to approximately cmyk(0%, 5%, 51%, 11%). CMYK output is a mathematical approximation for planning; confirm production print colors with your printer and ICC profile.
Should text on #E4D96F be black or white?
Black text is the more readable choice. #E4D96F scores 1.45:1 against white and 14.45:1 against black, and WCAG 2.2 asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal body text.
Can I write #E4D96F as a CSS color keyword?
No. #E4D96F is not one of the CSS color keywords, so it has to be written as a hex, rgb() or hsl() value. The closest keyword is khaki (#F0E68C) at a CIE76 distance of 9.19, which is clearly related but distinguishable side by side.
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