#FAE48B Hex Color
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#fae48b is a pale, warm yellow with a gentle, inviting glow. As a light chroma color, it serves best as a soft background rather than an accent. This hex code pairs effectively with dark navy or charcoal typography, where the high contrast ensures legibility. Its sunny disposition works well for spring themes or baby-focused branding without feeling overwhelming on larger surfaces.
Questions about #fae48b
What is #fae48b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fae48b is rgb(250, 228, 139), in HSL hsl(48, 92%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 44%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #fae48b?
Is #fae48b suitable for text on a white background?
No, #fae48b does not provide enough contrast against white for accessible text. You should treat it as a background color rather than a foreground element, ensuring any text placed on top is sufficiently dark to meet accessibility standards.
Is #fae48b readable on white or black?
#fae48b has a 1.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.53:1 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.