#FEE980 Hex Color
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This luminous pastel yellow brings a cheerful, mellow warmth to any layout. Because it has such high lightness, it pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal text for excellent readability. Use #fee980 as an accent color rather than a large background to keep it from washing out. The hex code #fee980 adds a soft, approachable quality to baby products and springtime UI designs.
Questions about #fee980
What is #fee980 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fee980 is rgb(254, 233, 128), in HSL hsl(50, 98%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 50%, 0%.
What design projects suit the #fee980 color palette?
#fee980 is ideal for baby products, springtime marketing, and soft UI accents because of its gentle, approachable quality. It adds a touch of brightness without feeling overwhelming, making it a perfect choice for friendly, non-aggressive brand identities.
Is #fee980 readable on white or black?
#fee980 has a 1.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.18:1 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.