#F9F9C4 Hex Color
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This pale, unsaturated yellow feels airy and light, offering a gentle alternative to pure white backgrounds. The hex code #f9f9c4 provides plenty of contrast for black text, ensuring excellent readability for body copy. Use this shade sparingly in minimalist designs, as its bleached quality can wash out when paired with other light neutrals. It functions best as a bright, mellow base that keeps your interface feeling clean and accessible.
Questions about #f9f9c4
What is #f9f9c4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f9f9c4 is rgb(249, 249, 196), in HSL hsl(60, 82%, 87%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 21%, 2%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
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Is #f9f9c4 readable on white or black?
#f9f9c4 has a 1.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.37:1 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.