#F9E6A7 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
This luminous, unsaturated yellow offers a warm, mellow tone that feels approachable and soft. Because it holds high contrast against black, the hex code #f9e6a7 works effectively for readable body text or UI backgrounds. Pair this pastel with charcoal grays to ground its lightness, as it can appear washed out if placed directly against pure white.
Questions about #f9e6a7
What is #f9e6a7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f9e6a7 is rgb(249, 230, 167), in HSL hsl(46, 87%, 82%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 33%, 2%.
Does #f9e6a7 work well as a background for text?
#f9e6a7 functions effectively as a background when paired with high-contrast text like charcoal or deep navy. Because this yellow is desaturated, it avoids the visual strain of brighter neon yellows while maintaining a clean, modern aesthetic for user interfaces.
What colors complement this soft yellow?
Is #f9e6a7 readable on white or black?
#f9e6a7 has a 1.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.90:1 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.