#F7E096 Hex Color
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Reach for this pale yellow when a spring sale banner or baby product line needs warmth without the shout. #f7e096 is a mellow, unsaturated pastel with a soft golden cast. It works best as a background or supporting tone rather than an accent, since it washes out beside pure white. Slate blue and charcoal make it look richer. Black text reads clearly on it at about 16.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #f7e096
What is #f7e096 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f7e096 is rgb(247, 224, 150), in HSL hsl(46, 86%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 39%, 3%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #f7e096?
Deep navy and charcoal both sharpen this pale yellow's warmth, while terracotta keeps it soft and springlike. Skip plain white backgrounds, since the pastel tends to fade into them.
Is #f7e096 readable on white or black?
#f7e096 has a 1.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.05:1 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.