#FDE7B5 Hex Color
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Not quite cream and not quite gold, #fde7b5 is a pastel beige with a milky yellow undertone. Its high lightness and low saturation read mellow, which suits large background areas in spring, spa, or wellness layouts. The hex code #fde7b5 gives about 17.3:1 contrast with black text, so body copy stays readable. Pair it with olive or terracotta for warmth without going sweet.
Questions about #fde7b5
What is #fde7b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fde7b5 is rgb(253, 231, 181), in HSL hsl(42, 95%, 85%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 28%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fde7b5?
Olive, terracotta, and charcoal all sit well against #fde7b5 without stealing its softness. Skip bright white accents, which can wash this pale tone out.
Does #fde7b5 work as a background color?
Yes. Its high lightness makes it a comfortable base for full layouts, and black text on it reaches about 17.3:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. Avoid white text on top, since it nearly disappears.
Is #fde7b5 readable on white or black?
#fde7b5 has a 1.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.27:1 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.