#F8CE88 Hex Color
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Warm and softly muted, #f8ce88 is a pale orange-yellow with mellow golden undertones. Its high lightness and low saturation create a gentle, optimistic feel suited to spring backgrounds, baby products, food packaging, and youth-focused branding. Use it beside navy or charcoal as a supporting tone, since it can look washed out against white. Black text remains highly readable. The hex code is #f8ce88.
Questions about #f8ce88
What is #f8ce88 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f8ce88 is rgb(248, 206, 136), in HSL hsl(38, 89%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 45%, 3%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #f8ce88?
#f8ce88 pairs well with navy or charcoal because dark, cool neutrals sharpen its soft golden warmth. Terracotta can reinforce its autumn character, while muted sage adds a gentler seasonal contrast without overpowering the pale base.
Is #f8ce88 readable on white or black?
#f8ce88 has a 1.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.17:1 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.