#FAE390 Hex Color
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This unsaturated pastel yellow feels mellow and light. Because of its high lightness, #fae390 works as a warm, inviting base for spring themes or baby product branding. It pairs well with charcoal gray or deep navy to ground its airy quality. The hex code #fae390 provides enough contrast for black text, making it a practical, readable choice for web backgrounds and UI accents.
Questions about #fae390
What is #fae390 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fae390 is rgb(250, 227, 144), in HSL hsl(47, 91%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 42%, 2%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
Does #fae390 work well for text on websites?
What interior design aesthetic fits #fae390 best?
This unsaturated yellow fits perfectly within a Scandi or mid-century modern palette because of its airy and restrained quality. It softens a space when used on accent walls or textiles, especially alongside warm woods and olive green accents.
Is #fae390 readable on white or black?
#fae390 has a 1.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.45:1 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.