#FBD680 Hex Color
Soft honey yellow with a mellow glow
Sale banners and spring packaging often need a yellow that glows without glaring. This pastel yellow, hex code #fbd680, is light and gently saturated, with a soft honey warmth that suits baby products and friendly branding. Black text on it reaches about 15:1 contrast, so body copy stays readable. Pair it with navy for balance, since large fields can look washed out against plain white.
Questions about #fbd680
What is #fbd680 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fbd680 is rgb(251, 214, 128), in HSL hsl(42, 94%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 49%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #fbd680?
Is #fbd680 readable on white or black?
#fbd680 has a 1.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.03:1 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.