#F7DD8A Hex Color
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#f7dd8a is a mellow pastel yellow with a soft golden warmth. Its low saturation keeps it calm, so it works as a friendly background for spring themes, baby products, and sale banners. Black text reads clearly on top at about 15.7:1 contrast. Pair it with navy when you want the yellow to feel fresher and more grounded.
Questions about #f7dd8a
What is #f7dd8a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f7dd8a is rgb(247, 221, 138), in HSL hsl(46, 87%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 44%, 3%.
What colors pair well with #f7dd8a?
Navy and charcoal make #f7dd8a look fresher than white does, since pastel yellow can wash out next to lighter neutrals. A deep teal also suits a softer, springlike palette.
Is #f7dd8a readable on white or black?
#f7dd8a has a 1.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.66:1 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.