#FAEABE Hex Color
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#faeabe is a luminous, buttery beige with very low saturation. This warm, pale tone provides an excellent, high-contrast base for black typography, ensuring readability in UI designs. Because it appears quite washed out, use it as a 60% background to ground richer, earthier palettes rather than as a standalone accent. The hex code for this mellow, neutral shade is #faeabe.
Questions about #faeabe
What is #faeabe in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #faeabe is rgb(250, 234, 190), in HSL hsl(44, 86%, 86%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 24%, 2%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
How should I use #faeabe in interface design?
Use #faeabe primarily as a 60 percent background to ground your layout without overwhelming the eyes. It provides a warm, high-contrast foundation for black typography, making it an excellent choice for calm, reader-friendly UI surfaces.
What colors complement #faeabe?
Is #faeabe readable on white or black?
#faeabe has a 1.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.57:1 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.