#FEE585 Hex Color
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Reach for pastel yellow when a layout needs warmth without shouting. #fee585 is a mellow, luminous shade that works as a large background for spring themes, baby products, or sale banners. Its hex code is light enough that black text stays readable, hitting about 16.8:1 contrast. Pair it with navy for a combination that feels fresh instead of sugary.
Questions about #fee585
What is #fee585 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fee585 is rgb(254, 229, 133), in HSL hsl(48, 98%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 48%, 0%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #fee585?
Deep blues and greens flatter #fee585 best. Navy gives it a fresh, grown-up edge, while charcoal keeps the pairing soft. Skip white text on this shade, since contrast drops well below readable levels for body copy.
Is #fee585 readable on white or black?
#fee585 has a 1.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.76:1 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.