#F3DE9B Hex Color
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#f3de9b is a light, warm yellow with low saturation and a soft, glowing finish. Its mellow character suggests gentleness, youth, and fresh optimism without feeling loud. This hex code works well as a spring-themed background, baby-product palette, or sale graphic. Use black text for strong readability, while charcoal adds a softer pairing.
Questions about #f3de9b
What is #f3de9b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f3de9b is rgb(243, 222, 155), in HSL hsl(46, 79%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 36%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f3de9b?
#f3de9b pairs well with charcoal, muted teal, dusty rose, and warm brown, which give its pale yellow base enough depth. Use charcoal for readable text and reserve stronger hues for buttons, borders, or small accents.
Is #f3de9b readable on white or black?
#f3de9b has a 1.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.73:1 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.