#FADD74 Hex Color
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#fadd74 is a light, warm yellow with a mellow pastel finish and a soft golden undertone. Its high lightness brings freshness and optimism to spring layouts, baby products, sale graphics, and construction accents. Use it as a supporting tone or broad background, though it can wash out beside white. Black text reads clearly over this hex code at about 15.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #fadd74
What is #fadd74 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fadd74 is rgb(250, 221, 116), in HSL hsl(47, 93%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 54%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #fadd74?
The #fadd74 hex color pairs well with charcoal text, dusty teal, navy, or muted terracotta, which balance its light warmth without making the palette feel harsh. Use darker partners for type, borders, and strong visual anchors.
Is #fadd74 readable on white or black?
#fadd74 has a 1.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.65:1 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.