#F3E09C Hex Color
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This unsaturated pastel yellow brings a gentle warmth to any interface. Because it offers a stark 16.0:1 contrast ratio against black text, it functions perfectly as a readable background color for branding or spring-themed layouts. Avoid using it alongside other pale shades, as it tends to wash out. The hex code for this mellow tone is #f3e09c.
Questions about #f3e09c
What is #f3e09c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f3e09c is rgb(243, 224, 156), in HSL hsl(47, 78%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 36%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f3e09c in a design palette?
Does #f3e09c work well for UI text or body copy?
#f3e09c is generally too light to serve as a primary color for body text or important UI elements. It is best utilized as a background color where you can layer high-contrast, dark-colored text on top to meet modern accessibility standards.
Is #f3e09c readable on white or black?
#f3e09c has a 1.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.95:1 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.