#F7DE99 Hex Color
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Pale, warm, and lightly muted, this pastel yellow reads buttery rather than bright. #f7de99 works best as a background or supporting tone in spring themes, baby products, and sale graphics where a softer yellow fits. It flatters slate blue and deep plum without turning muddy. The hex code also holds up behind small black text at about 15.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #f7de99
What is #f7de99 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f7de99 is rgb(247, 222, 153), in HSL hsl(44, 85%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 38%, 3%.
Which colors pair well with #f7de99?
Muted blues and deep purples give #f7de99 the most pleasing contrast, so try slate blue or plum in a palette. Warm browns and terracotta keep it cozy. Avoid pale grays, which wash the yellow out further.
Is #f7de99 readable on white or black?
#f7de99 has a 1.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.86:1 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.