#FED887 Hex Color

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#fed887 is a soft, buttery yellow with a muted, sunny warmth. This pastel shade serves as an approachable background for spring designs and baby products, offering a mellow alternative to stark white. Pair it with deep navy for a balanced, modern contrast. Because black text maintains a sharp 15.4:1 contrast ratio against this tone, typography remains highly legible. The hex code for this color is #fed887.

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What is #fed887 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #fed887 is rgb(254, 216, 135), in HSL hsl(41, 98%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 47%, 0%.

What colors pair well with #fed887 in a design palette?

This buttery yellow balances beautifully with deep, saturated tones like navy or charcoal, which prevent the design from feeling too light or washed out. You can also pair it with soft sage green for a fresh, organic, and spring-inspired aesthetic.

Is #fed887 readable on white or black?

#fed887 has a 1.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.38:1 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.

#FED887 Hex Color

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