#F7D99B Hex Color
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This pale, unsaturated yellow carries a warm, mellow tone that avoids being overwhelming. The hex code #f7d99b works best as a supporting background color, offering a softer alternative to stark white. Because black text provides a high 15.4:1 contrast ratio against this shade, it remains highly readable. Pair it with deep charcoal or muted navy for a balanced, modern palette in print or digital design.
Questions about #f7d99b
What is #f7d99b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f7d99b is rgb(247, 217, 155), in HSL hsl(40, 85%, 79%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 37%, 3%.
What colors pair best with #f7d99b in a modern design palette?
Is #f7d99b readable on white or black?
#f7d99b has a 1.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.35:1 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.