#FEE8B4 Hex Color
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Soft champagne yellow with a beige undertone. #fee8b4 is light and unsaturated, so it calms a palette instead of driving it. It works best as a dominant background under dark text, hitting about 17.4:1 contrast with black. Navy and olive ground it well. The hex code #fee8b4 suits spring themes, baby products, and spa branding.
Questions about #fee8b4
What is #fee8b4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fee8b4 is rgb(254, 232, 180), in HSL hsl(42, 97%, 85%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 29%, 0%.
What text color works best on #fee8b4?
Black text reads most clearly on #fee8b4, with a contrast ratio of about 17.4:1. That clears WCAG AA for body text, so dark type stays legible even at small sizes. Charcoal also works if pure black feels too harsh.
Which colors pair well with #fee8b4?
Navy and olive give #fee8b4 structure without dulling its warmth. For spring or spa palettes, terracotta adds gentle contrast, and warm neutrals like sand keep the whole scheme mellow.
Is #fee8b4 readable on white or black?
#fee8b4 has a 1.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.41:1 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.