#FCE2AE Hex Color
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#fce2ae is a luminous, unsaturated beige with distinct sunny yellow undertones. This warm pastel acts as an excellent neutral base for spa branding or soft interior palettes. While it feels light and airy, be careful using it against white, as it can appear washed out. Pair it with deep charcoal for sharp, readable contrast. The hex code for this mellow shade is #fce2ae.
Questions about #fce2ae
What is #fce2ae in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fce2ae is rgb(252, 226, 174), in HSL hsl(40, 93%, 84%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 31%, 1%.
Is #fce2ae suitable for user interface design?
It is an excellent choice for backgrounds or subtle accents, but avoid using #fce2ae for primary text or call-to-action buttons. Because this shade is so light and unsaturated, it fails standard accessibility contrast ratios when placed over white or very light grey.
Is #fce2ae readable on white or black?
#fce2ae has a 1.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.62:1 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.