#FAFE89 Hex Color
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#fafe89 is an exceptionally pale, luminous yellow that leans toward a warm cream. Because of its high lightness, it pairs best with dark charcoal or deep navy for readability, as it can wash out against white backgrounds. This sunny shade excels as a background for minimal brand identities or editorial layouts where you want a clean, optimistic energy.
Questions about #fafe89
What is #fafe89 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fafe89 is rgb(250, 254, 137), in HSL hsl(62, 98%, 77%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 46%, 0%.
Is #fafe89 suitable for text on a white background?
Avoid using #fafe89 for text against white because it lacks the necessary contrast ratio to meet accessibility standards. It functions significantly better as a subtle background accent or a highlight color rather than a primary font color.
Is #fafe89 readable on white or black?
#fafe89 has a 1.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.60:1 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.