#FDF496 Hex Color
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Reach for pastel yellow when a background needs warmth without glare. With high lightness and mellow saturation, #fdf496 feels soft and upbeat, which suits spring layouts, baby products, and sale banners. It washes out next to pure white, so frame it with navy or charcoal instead. The hex code for pastel yellow is #fdf496.
Questions about #fdf496
What is #fdf496 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fdf496 is rgb(253, 244, 150), in HSL hsl(55, 96%, 79%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 41%, 1%.
Which colors pair well with #fdf496?
Is #fdf496 readable on white or black?
#fdf496 has a 1.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.55:1 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.