#FAF196 Hex Color
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This luminous, pastel yellow radiates a mellow warmth that feels gentle and inviting. Because of its high lightness, #faf196 works well as a soft background or a cheerful accent. Pair it with deep charcoals to ensure high contrast, as it can appear washed out against pure white. The hex code for this shade is #faf196, making it a natural choice for spring-themed branding or baby products.
Questions about #faf196
What is #faf196 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #faf196 is rgb(250, 241, 150), in HSL hsl(55, 91%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 40%, 2%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
Is #faf196 a suitable color for text on a white background?
No, #faf196 is too close to pure white in lightness and lacks the necessary contrast for readability. Use it as a soft background or large accent graphic instead, ensuring any overlaying text is dark enough to meet accessibility standards.
Is #faf196 readable on white or black?
#faf196 has a 1.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.08:1 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.