#F0EFB9 Hex Color
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This pale, unsaturated yellow offers an airy and clean aesthetic. #f0efb9 functions well as a background for minimal UI designs, but avoid placing it directly against pure white to prevent a washed-out appearance. It pairs beautifully with charcoal or slate gray to ground its warmth. The hex code for this soft shade is #f0efb9.
Questions about #f0efb9
What is #f0efb9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0efb9 is rgb(240, 239, 185), in HSL hsl(59, 65%, 83%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 23%, 6%.
Which colors pair well with #f0efb9 in a design?
Because #f0efb9 is a pale and airy yellow, it thrives when paired with high-contrast, grounding neutrals like charcoal or deep slate grays. These darker tones prevent the yellow from appearing washed out and help establish a professional, balanced color hierarchy.
Is #f0efb9 a good choice for text backgrounds?
Using #f0efb9 as a background requires caution because its lightness can severely impact text readability against white or light gray fonts. It is best suited for oversized headings, subtle design accents, or decorative elements rather than long-form paragraph content requiring high accessibility standards.
Is #f0efb9 readable on white or black?
#f0efb9 has a 1.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.75:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.