#F4E8A1 Hex Color
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Think of softened butter with a drop of honey, and you have #f4e8a1. This pale yellow is mellow and luminous, and it makes a friendly background color that reads softer than white. Black text on its hex code hits a 16.9:1 contrast ratio, so body copy stays readable. It pairs well with olive green or navy and suits spring layouts, baby products, and budget sale graphics.
Questions about #f4e8a1
What is #f4e8a1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f4e8a1 is rgb(244, 232, 161), in HSL hsl(51, 79%, 79%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 34%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #f4e8a1?
Try deep olive green, slate blue, or terracotta for grounded combinations. Muted purple and navy also work when you want a richer contrast against its pale warmth.
Is #f4e8a1 readable on white or black?
#f4e8a1 has a 1.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.90:1 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.