#FACA78 Hex Color
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This light, buttery yellow offers a fresh and optimistic tone for design projects. Because it is highly saturated, #faca78 works best as a supporting accent rather than a full background to avoid visual fatigue. It pairs well with deep teals or charcoal grays for high-contrast palettes. Designers often select this hex code for playful UI elements, baby-focused branding, or seasonal spring advertisements.
Questions about #faca78
What is #faca78 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #faca78 is rgb(250, 202, 120), in HSL hsl(38, 93%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 52%, 2%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
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Is #faca78 suitable for text on a white background?
Using #faca78 for text is generally discouraged because it lacks sufficient contrast against standard white backgrounds. If you must use this yellow for readability, ensure you place it against a much darker, solid background to meet basic web accessibility standards.
Is #faca78 readable on white or black?
#faca78 has a 1.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.78:1 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.