#F1E980 Hex Color

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#f1e980 is the hex code for a pastel yellow that reads mellow and warm, with just enough sparkle to feel fresh. Its high lightness makes it a natural base for spring themes, baby products, or sale graphics. Black text on it reaches about 16.7:1 contrast, so even small body copy stays readable.

Questions about #f1e980

What is #f1e980 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f1e980 is rgb(241, 233, 128), in HSL hsl(56, 80%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 47%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f1e980?
Muted blue-grays and sage balance its warmth, while charcoal type keeps layouts crisp. Avoid pairing it with bright orange or white, which wash it out.
Is #f1e980 readable on white or black?
#f1e980 has a 1.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.70:1 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.