#F6EBAF Hex Color
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Think buttered parchment. #f6ebaf is a pastel yellow with a beige undertone, and its low saturation keeps the mood mellow. It shines as a dominant background in spring themes, spa branding, and stationery, while black text on it reaches about 17.4:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. Pair it with olive or terracotta for a warmer, earthier palette.
Questions about #f6ebaf
What is #f6ebaf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f6ebaf is rgb(246, 235, 175), in HSL hsl(51, 80%, 83%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 29%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #f6ebaf?
Olive, terracotta, and muted navy all sit well against #f6ebaf. Avoid pale creams and whites next to it, since they can wash out its soft yellow tone.
Is #f6ebaf readable on white or black?
#f6ebaf has a 1.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.42:1 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.