#FAE8C3 Hex Color
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#fae8c3 is a pale, warm beige with soft yellow undertones and very low saturation. Its luminous, mellow appearance brings softness and gentle optimism to spring palettes, baby products, interiors, cosmetics, and luxury packaging. Use it as a dominant background with charcoal or navy accents. White text can lose clarity, while black text provides strong contrast. The hex code is #fae8c3.
Questions about #fae8c3
What is #fae8c3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fae8c3 is rgb(250, 232, 195), in HSL hsl(40, 85%, 87%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 22%, 2%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #fae8c3?
Is #fae8c3 warm or cool?
#fae8c3 reads as a warm beige because its pale base carries soft yellow undertones, giving the shade a mellow, sunlit character rather than the blue or gray cast associated with cooler neutrals.
Is #fae8c3 readable on white or black?
#fae8c3 has a 1.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.39:1 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.