#F6E3A1 Hex Color
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#f6e3a1 is a mellow, pastel yellow with a warm, milky glow. Called Venetian Yellow, it works well as a large background base for spring themes and baby products, though it washes out next to plain white. Deep teal or charcoal give it some bite. Black text on #f6e3a1 reaches about 16.4:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA.
About Venetian Yellow
Candlelight pooled on a linen tablecloth
What does venetian yellow mean?
Pale yellows commonly suggest warmth, optimism, and ease, and this soft shade often reads as gentle rather than loud. Its high lightness and low saturation make it feel airy and mellow, like daylight filtered through a thin curtain.
Where you see venetian yellow
- unsalted butter
- vanilla custard
- parchment paper
- straw hats
- beeswax candles
- white wine
What it works for
It works well for backgrounds, packaging, and interiors that need warmth without heavy color demanding attention.
What colors go with venetian yellow?
Charcoal #36454fDark gray gives the pale yellow a crisp edge and reins in its sweetness.Sage #9caf88The muted green shares its softness, so the pair stays calm and even.Espresso #4e312dDeep brown adds the weight and grounding that this light color lacks.Slate Blue #6a5acdCool blue checks the warmth, and the temperature contrast keeps both colors sharp.Terracotta #e2725bEarthy orange deepens the palette while echoing its warmth.Plum #8e4585Dark purple sits opposite on the wheel, making the yellow glow brighter.
Questions about Venetian Yellow
What is the hex code for Venetian Yellow?
Venetian Yellow is #f6e3a1. In RGB that is rgb(246, 227, 161), in HSL hsl(47, 83%, 80%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 35%, 4%.
Is Venetian Yellow readable on white or black?
Venetian Yellow has a 1.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.42:1 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.