#FEDB9A Hex Color
A soft creamy yellow with pastel warmth
#fedb9a is a high-key, mellow yellow with strong pastel undertones. Its unsaturated, creamy quality keeps it from feeling overwhelming, making it an excellent choice for a supporting 30% tone in UI designs. Because it sits high on the lightness scale, pair it with deep charcoal text to ensure maximum readability. This shade works best for inviting backgrounds rather than high-contrast accents.
Questions about #fedb9a
What is #fedb9a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fedb9a is rgb(254, 219, 154), in HSL hsl(39, 98%, 80%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 39%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #fedb9a in a design?
Does #fedb9a read as a warm or cool yellow?
This shade reads distinctly warm due to its high-key, buttery undertones that lean toward a sunny aesthetic. Because it lacks harsh neon qualities, it avoids feeling over-stimulating, maintaining a creamy, inviting temperature that feels natural and soft in most digital layouts.
Is #fedb9a readable on white or black?
#fedb9a has a 1.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.81:1 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.