#F7E589 Hex Color
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A pale, warm yellow with high lightness and gentle saturation, #f7e589 feels fresh, soft, and lightly glowing. The hex code works well as a spring or baby-product background, though white text can lose clarity against it. Use black text for strong readability, and pair it with navy or charcoal for grounded contrast.
Questions about #f7e589
What is #f7e589 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f7e589 is rgb(247, 229, 137), in HSL hsl(50, 87%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 45%, 3%.
What colors pair well with #f7e589?
#f7e589 pairs well with navy, charcoal, and muted terracotta because their darker or earthier values anchor its pale warmth without making the palette feel harsh. Use the yellow as a background or supporting tone, then reserve stronger colors for headings and accents.
Is #f7e589 readable on white or black?
#f7e589 has a 1.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.52:1 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.