#F2F29A Hex Color
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#f2f29a is a pastel yellow the color of sweet butter or lemon sorbet. Its low saturation keeps it mellow, so it suits soft backgrounds, spring themes, and budget branding. It works best as a dominant base under charcoal or navy text, since white washes it out. The hex code #f2f29a gives black text a 17.9:1 contrast ratio, well past WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #f2f29a
What is #f2f29a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f2f29a is rgb(242, 242, 154), in HSL hsl(60, 77%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 36%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f2f29a?
#f2f29a pairs well with charcoal, navy, and soft sage for grounded contrast, or with peach and dusty rose for a warmer pastel feel. Avoid pure white next to it, which makes it look faded.
Is #f2f29a a good background color for text?
Yes. Black text on #f2f29a reaches about 17.9:1 contrast, far above the WCAG AA minimum of 4.5:1, so it passes accessibility for small body text. Dark gray or navy also work if you want less harshness.
What mood does #f2f29a convey?
#f2f29a reads gentle, optimistic, and a little playful. Its low saturation and high lightness soften yellow's usual energy, which suits youth brands, spring campaigns, and calm interfaces.
Is #f2f29a readable on white or black?
#f2f29a has a 1.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.94:1 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.